Beginner Triathlete - Diet & Nutrition articles

Energy bars, gluten-free snacks, nut butters, ice cream, candy and vegetarian options for healthy snacking.

In this era of over-abundant processed foods, I contend that eating cooked beans enhances intake of a variety of important vitamins and minerals for athletes.

Performance starts with fueling, not training! This article provides nutrition tips for ultra-endurance athletes as well as ordinary exercisers who want ultra-energy.

Nutrition highlights from The American College of Sports Medicine 2013.

Overhydration can be as dangerous to your health as underhydration. So what does a sweaty athlete need to know about staying adequately hydrated without stomach sloshing?

As an athlete, you are unlikely obese, but you may have concerns about your weight or have relatives who struggle with their weight.

What can I eat to heal quickly? How can I avoid getting fat while I'm unable to exercise? Should I be taking supplements? This article will address those concerns, plus more.

Want to add a nice crunch, along with vitamins and minerals, to your sports diet? This article goes over the uses of flax, chia, sunflower, hemp and sesame seeds along with several grains.

Protein: How much is enough? Weight Management: How much exercise is enough? Also discussed is the link between weight and taste buds.

If we don’t stop the obesity epidemic, an estimated 42% of all Americans will be obese in 18 years. One-third will be diabetic. Our kids will die at a younger age than their parents.

Although you cannot change your genetics and your tendency to fidget, you can boost your calorie intake. Here are five tips to help you bulk-up healthfully.

Mistakes in fueling that you can correct during training.

Confused about how much protein you need, when you need it, and the best kinds of protein? The following article answers some of the questions active people commonly ask about protein.

Learn what the latest research is on using caffeine, sports drinks, cherry juice and beets to improve your triathlon performance.

If you are an athlete who struggles with losing those last few pounds, take note. Weight issues may have little to do with body fat and more to do with “I'm not good enough.”