Fats are always a concern and a question that athletes often ask about. I wish to quote Susan Kundrat MS, RD, LD, from her book “101 Sports Nutrition Tips” (which I quote from quite often) on …
Caffeine and Athletic Performance
Caffeine has become a hot topic these days; a topic that kind of comes and goes. SCAN (the dietetic practice group for sports nutrition) just put out these recommendations: Caffeine and Athletic …
Vegetable Quesadilla with Protein Guacamole
This message as part of a National Dairy Council - SCAN agreement that includes an unrestricted educational grant for SCAN programs and activities. Easy Ways to Pump Up the Protein You know that …
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Can a vegan diet provide enough protein for an athlete?
I have been getting a lot of questions recently about protein sources for vegans. First, a definition is in order. A vegan is one who does not eat meat, fish, seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy, honey …
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Foods and drinks that dehydrate you!
Dehydration is a serious problem that often goes unrecognized by many people. According to Dr. Batmanghelidj, author of Water: For Health, for Healing, for Life: You’re Not Sick, You’re Thirsty, a …
Foods that hydrate you
Maintaining a healthy, hydrated body is important for everyone but especially athletes. Just as there are foods and drink that can dehydrate you. there are also foods that have such a high water …