Here are highlights of articles I’ve come across that do a nice job clarifying concepts in sports nutrition. The articles link to good writers who use evidence-based information to tell their story.
Sports Nutrition
Carbs/Protein/Fat
- Athletes shouldn’t use one-size-fits-all formulas to balance carbs, fat, and protein
- Carbohydrate needs of athletes
- Great explanation & advice on why carbs are critical for top performance in athletes
- Carbohydrate supplementation during exercise: Does it help? How much is too much?
- Carb loading for endurance event? You probably need more carbs than you think!
- Protein bars->nice summary: convenient, but real food best (taste & nutrition)
- Should you eat protein during exercise?
Other Sports Nutrition Topics
- Caffeine: How Athletes Strategically Use Caffeine
- Coconut water for athletes has few solid benefits: little research, pricey, sugar & sodium levels vary
- Eating before & after working out
- Gastro-intestinal problems during exercise – good tips on how to prevent them
- Iron Needs of Athletes: Who Needs More, & How to Get it Through Your Diet
- Sugar – undesirable for most sedentary folks, but helpful for athletes if timed right
- Sugar and Athletes: Good, Bad or Evil?
- The Role of Adequate Nutrition For Performance and Health For Female Cross-Country Skiers
- Recovery Nutrition – Sleep, Eat, Train, Recover, Repeat
- Dietary Nitrate: the new magic bullet?
- Supplements: Athletes shouldn’t take supplements-> no performance gains & doping risks
- Vegetarian athlete, or trying to eat less meat? Good advice on where to get your protein (hint – not peanut butter!)
