Pea Power: Replenish the special protein missing from your diet
Replenish the special protein missing from your diet I’m always on the lookout for foods that may give my athlete clients an edge, from fighting inflammation to supporting immunity and building muscle. I first stumbled upon pea protein powder, made from
Playing Defense: Use nutrition to bolster your body’s immune system
Heavy training and prolonged workouts are both known to suppress the body’s immune system. In addition to leaving athletes more vulnerable to viral and bacterial infections, a weakened immune system can also interfere with exercise recovery, thus increasing injury risk.
The Truth About Seafood
Is too much fish putting your health in deep water? By Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RD, CSSD Many of my athlete clients regularly eat sushi and fish, and consider seafood to be a healthy protein choice. But too much seafood, or even
Eat Clean: It’s time to freshen up your diet
The ‘eat clean’ mantra has been popular with athletes for several years. But in my sports nutrition practice I still encounter pros who believe they can afford to eat whatever they want, because they’re already lean and train hard. However,
The Crucial Mineral: Magnesium
The Crucial Mineral: Magnesium Can Help You Optimize Your Body’s Health Most of the athletes I work with can easily rattle off top sources of vitamin C, calcium, and iron, But magnesium…not so much. Yet this vital mineral, the fourth must
The Three Missing Ingredients in Your Healthy Diet
I’m a huge fan of ginger. I recommend it regularly to my athlete clients to use in everything from green tea and smoothies to salad dressings and stir-fries. But ginger isn’t the only seasoning with research-backed benefits for athletes. Here
Gut Check: taking care of your insides
There may be an advantage to staying fit that’s not currently on your radar. A recent Irish study found that athletes have more diverse gut microorganisms. That’s key, because a plethora of emerging studies have uncovered numerous rewards tied to
The Athlete’s Vitamin: are you getting enough Vitamin D?
When it comes to supplement recommendations for my pro athlete clients, I don’t have a one-size-fits-all approach. Which supplements you need, and in what amounts, can vary based on factors including your sex, age, diet, training regime, injury status, overall
Foods to eat for a better night’s sleep
Too little sleep has been linked to a laundry list of unwanted side effects, including a surge in hunger hormones, an increase in belly fat and depression. For athletes, the consequences of a sleep deficit also include increased inflammation, suppressed