For athletes who try to "stay away from carbs"
When I counsel either casual exercisers or competitive athletes, I ask them what they typically eat in a day. I then do a more thorough food intake, gathering details of all that they eat, More often...
View ArticleThe American College of Sports Medicine
The American College of Sports Medicine is not the typical college (with a campus and buildings and students) -- but rather an orgaization that brings together health professionals (sports medicine...
View ArticleWhat about energy drinks…?
What about energy drinks…??? That’s the Big Question I get asked by high school kids, coaches, parents and other active, under-thirty year olds. They want to know if guzzling drinks such as Red Bull...
View ArticleFueling for training
Athletes of all sports and abilities commonly ask me what they should eat before, during and after a competitive event: When should I eat the pregame meal: 2, 3 or 4 hours beforehand? How many...
View ArticleI’m coming to Nashville TN Sept 24 and Durham NC Oct 1!
If you’ve always wanted to attend a workshop that presents the latest sports nutrition research and offers tips to help you fuel better, perform better and invest in a long and healthy life, here’s...
View ArticleIOC Sports Nutrition Concensus Statement
Here's the International Olympic Committee's official statement about sports nutrition. Eat wisely; perform well!Nancy IOC Consensus Statement on Sports Nutrition 2010 Diet significantly influences...
View ArticleFt. Lauderdale Jan 14-15 Sports Nutrition Workshop
Whether you are a health professional who works with active people or an athlete, here’s your chance to learn how to eat to win! Sports Nutritionist Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD and exercise...
View ArticleDoes a hungry dog fight harder?
“I don’t eat much before I compete because my coach told me a hungry dog fights harder. Right?” asked this high school cross-country runner who had made an appointment with me to figure out how to...
View ArticleCarbs by the grams
This past weekend I attended a state-of-the-art sports nutrition conference sponsored by SCAN, the Sports and Cardiovascular Nutritionists practice group of the American Dietetic Association. I had the...
View ArticleMy APP with recipes for hungry athletes!
If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to find recipes to fuel you for high energy and good health, check out my new app: Nancy Clark’s Recipes for Athletes. The information will help you create...
View ArticleSoccer—where did those ladies get their energy?!
If you watched the USA Women’s World Championship Soccer Games, you couldn’t have helped but see nutrition in action and marvel at the strength, power, and stamina of the talented women. They played...
View ArticlePhoenix sports nutrition workshop--need CEUs?
NUTRITION &EXERCISE WORKSHOP: From Science to Practice Save the date: March 2-3, 2012 at Arizona State University-Downtown Campus Here’s your chance to learn how to further your career while...
View ArticleEssential amino acids: chocolate milk vs supplements
Nancy, which brand of amino acids should I buy? On amazon.com, there are 16 brands, ranging in price from $18 to $40. Help…!” Answer: What makes you think you even need to buy essential amino acids?...
View ArticleTips for recovering from hard workouts
If you are an athlete who trains to exhaustion, you are either fueling up for a workout or refueling and recovering from the workout. While much attention has been placed on recovery, I find that many...
View ArticleWhy bother to consult with a sports nutritionist?
A new client (an avid exerciser) came into my office reporting her parents “highly encouraged” her to come see me. She wasted no time telling me, “I already know all about nutrition. I know what to eat...
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