Fit Food Spotlight: Dates
Dates are a nutrient-packed powerhouse perfect for fueling workouts and adding valuable nutrients to your day. The world of sports drinks, bars, gels, GUs and chews is vast with hundreds of options...
Kristen Arnold, MS, RDN, CSSD
About the Author
Kristen is a registered dietitian (RD), professional cyclist and cycling coach. She is a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics (CSSD), received her master’s in human nutrition (MS) from Ohio State University and is a Level2 USA Cycling coach with Source Endurance LLC. Her private practice nutrition counseling business focuses on performance nutrition for athletes. Kristen competes in national-level cycling races across the USA as a professional cyclist for ButcherBox Pro Cycling.
Why Athletes Need Salt and Sugar
Athletes have different nutritional needs that go beyond calorie and macronutrient intake. Specifically, there are two nutrients that are harmful in excess but are helpful when used strategically for...