How Should I Adjust My Carbohydrate Intake On Heavy Training Days Versus Taper and Rest Days?
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.
How Can a Sports Nutritionist Help Me Achieve My Race Weight Without Losing Power
Achieving race weight without losing power is possible with the right strategy. A sports nutritionist helps you optimize body composition, protect lean muscle, and match your fueling to your training so you stay strong, fast, and fully energized. With targeted adjustments to nutrition, timing, and recovery, you can improve your power to weight ratio safely and get the most out of every workout.
How Much Carbohydrate Do I Need Per Hour During a 3-Hour Bike Race?
Wondering how much carbohydrate you need per hour during a 3-hour cycling race? Discover targeted fueling strategies to maintain energy, optimize performance, and delay fatigue on the bike. Perfect for endurance cyclists aiming for peak results
What Should I Look for in a Sports Nutritionist for a Triathlete (Ironman or 70.3)?
What Should I Look for in a Sports Nutritionist for a Triathlete (Ironman or 70.3)?
Training for a long-course triathlon requires more...
What Should I Eat Before My 5 a.m. Practice if I Can’t Tolerate Solid Food?
Learn what to eat before a 5 a.m. workout if you can’t tolerate solid food. Expert advice on early morning workout nutrition, liquid fueling, and energy strategies for endurance athletes.
What Is the Optimal Meal and Snack Timing Around Double-Practice Days?
Training twice a day pushes the limits of endurance, strength, and recovery. This guide explains how to time your meals and snacks around double-practice days so you can sustain energy, recover faster, and get the most out of every session.
What Should I Look for in a Sports Nutritionist for a Competitive Cyclist?
Not all nutritionists specialize in cycling. So how do you choose a sports nutritionist for competitive cyclists who truly understands ...
Nutrition for Beginner Triathletes: An Expert Fueling Guide
Nutrition for Beginner Triathletes: An Expert Fueling Guide
As a sports nutritionist working with triathletes of all levels, I’ve seen...
Why Athletes Need Electrolytes
Endurance athletes lose more than just water when they sweat. Sodium, potassium, and other electrolytes are critical for muscle function, hydration balance, and recovery. Drinking only water can increase the risk of hyponatremia, fatigue, and performance decline. Learn why electrolytes are essential, how to individualize your strategy, and how to fuel smarter for training and racing.
Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint: What Athletes Should Know About Supplements vs. Whole Foods
Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint suggests whole foods are “insufficient” without targeted supplementation. As a functional sports nutritionist, I take a different view. Athletes can benefit from supplements in certain cases, but whole foods provide a powerful synergy of nutrients, phytochemicals, and performance benefits that no pill can match.