Why Athletes Feel Tired Even When They Train Regularly
Many athletes feel drained despite training, eating well, and sleeping. Discover why this happens and how nutrition, hydration, and labs can help.
How to Improve Energy Levels as an Athlete
Even fit athletes can struggle with energy. Learn six ways to boost stamina, improve recovery, and fuel your body for peak performance.
Are Young Athletes Fueling Properly for Growth and Performance?
Young athletes train hard while their bodies are still growing. Learn how nutrition, recovery, and rest support energy, performance, and long-term health.
5 Labs Every Athlete Over 40 Should Know
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
Can Athletes Have Heart Disease? Why Training Alone Isn’t Enough
By Barbara Lewin, RDN, LDN Sports and Functional Nutritionist
Many a...
Endurance Athlete Nutrition Plan: How to Fuel Training, Avoid Bonking, and Actually Feel Strong
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?
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
How Ultra-Processed Foods Really Impact Athletic Performance
Fueling Convenience Instead of Performance
By Barbara Lewin, RDN, LDN
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Should I Exercise When I’m Sick?
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.
8 Common Myths in Sports Nutrition
Athletes are constantly bombarded with nutrition advice, much of it outdated or misleading.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.