How Endurance Athletes Should Carb Up During Workouts
You’ve heard it before and you’ll hear it again: Carbs help boost performance. But how much do they really help and which ones should you be choosing? Standard nutrition guidelines tell us to...
Lori Nedescu
About the Author
Lori, MS RD CSSD is an accomplished sports dietitian; she holds a Master’s Degree in Human Nutrition and Certification as a Specialist in Sports Nutrition. As a current professional road cyclist and previous elite marathoner and ultra-runner, Lori knows firsthand that food can enhance or diminish performance gains. She understands the importance of balancing a quality whole food based diet with science-backed performance nutrition and strives to share this message with others. Learn more about her @HungryForResults.
The Case For Watching Nut Butter Consumption
If you’re like most athletes, nut butters are a staple. You spread it on whole-grain toast, stir it into oats, blend it into smoothies, mix it with peppers for a savory sauce and probably even...
5 Fueling Mistakes Runners Need to Avoid
Whether you’re running to lose weight, get in shape or a little bit of both, pinning down a nutrition strategy can be tricky. Here are the most common mistakes runners make when it comes to...
Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Goes Too Far
Athletes are known for going above and beyond when it comes to exercise and eating habits in hopes of achieving even bigger performance gains. While improving healthy habits is a great goal for...
How to Optimize Plant Protein For Performance
Whether you opt for an animal-free diet, do not tolerate whey protein or are trying to increase your dietary variety, consuming more plant protein is a good option. Adding animal protein to the diet...