Test Your Almond Knowledge
Almonds are a popular snack not just because they are nutrient-rich but primarily because they are crunchy and taste yummy. When snacks replace meals in this day and age, you [...]
When Eating Makes You Feel Anxious
Too many athletes are spending way too much time fighting with food thoughts: Do I eat? Don’t I eat? Am I hungry—or just bored?. They report feeling anxious, self-critical, and [...]
What Can I Eat To Recover Faster?
Does diet expedite recovery from a torn ACL, Achilles tendonitis, or broken bones? Would more vitamins be helpful? What about collagen supplements? At the 2020 virtual conference of the Academy [...]
What Is Normal Eating?
Traditional families are used to enjoying a hearty breakfast, lunch (at noon), and supper (at night). And when women entered the workforce, eating patterns changed and we started eating lighter [...]
Building a Better Vegan or Vegetarian Sports Diet
Among athletes, "turning vegan" (or vegetarian) is not a passing fad. The most popular ages for embarking upon a vegan lifestyle are 19, 20, and 21. High school athletes are [...]
Athletes And Intestinal Distress
While some athletes have cast-iron stomachs and few concerns about what and when they eat before they exercise, others live in fear of pre-exercise fuel contributing to undesired pit stops [...]