Young athletes train hard while their bodies are still growing. Learn how nutrition, recovery, and rest support energy, performance, and long-term health.

Being fit doesn’t automatically protect athletes over 40 from hidden health risks. Learn the 5 labs that reveal heart, blood sugar, and inflammation issues.

Can Athletes Have Heart Disease? Why Training Alone Isn’t Enough By Barbara Lewin, RDN, LDN Sports and Functional Nutritionist Many a...

Struggling with fatigue or bonking? This endurance athlete nutrition plan explains how to fuel training, recover faster, and improve performance.

Is the New Food Pyramid Right for Me? By Barbara Lewin, RDN, LDN The food pyramid has changed many times. Each update claims to be ...

How Ultra-Processed Foods Really Impact Athletic Performance Fueling Convenience Instead of Performance By Barbara Lewin, RDN, LDN U...

When you’re sick, pushing through workouts often does more harm than good. This article explains how to decide when light movement is okay, when rest is essential, and how to return to training without losing progress.

Athletes are constantly bombarded with nutrition advice, much of it outdated or misleading. In this article, a sports nutritionist and functional dietitian breaks down eight common sports nutrition myths that can quietly hurt performance, recovery, and energy, and explains what actually works.

Your gut isn’t just for digestion-it’s a powerhouse that affects energy, recovery, and even performance. Athletes who support their gut with the right foods, timing, and routines can boost endurance, reduce fatigue, and feel stronger day to day. In this article, I share expert tips from my work as a sports nutritionist and functional dietitian to help you fuel your body from the inside out.

Find out how to match your carbohydrate intake to your training load. Learn when to eat more carbs for hard workouts and when to cut back on rest days to support energy, recovery, and weight management.