For decades, athletes have been told to load up on carbs to avoid fatigue. But new research suggests that strategy may come ...
Stable blood sugar, not carbo-loading, may be the key to endurance.
Drink plenty of water, don't eat carbs, you don't need fitted gear. I'm sure that opening sentence resonates with a lot of female athletes as it is something that has been drilled into them since they ...
Should Diet Guidelines Be Revised? Patrick Davitt, PhD, tries to keep carbohydrates down to 20% of the calories he consumes. You might think he's following one of the weight-loss regimens that became ...
The Game-Changing Science of Meal Timing for Athletes Like most athletes, I thought nailing my macros was the holy grail of sports nutrition. I’d obsess over hitting my protein targets and carb counts ...
If you work out a lot, you need carbs. Despite the fair share of shade they get, carbohydrates are the body’s primary source of energy. But it can be hard to know the best way to incorporate the ...
Snacks for athletes should be simple, but it's easy to feel overwhelmed by options and opinions of what your athlete "should" have. In fact, TrueSport Expert Stephanie Miezin, MS, RD, CSSD, the ...
Blood sugar and monitoring blood sugar spikes using a continuous glucose monitor has been making headlines in the health, fitness, and wellness industries in recent years. But is monitoring blood ...