Nutrition Edge Newsletter #2

HOW CRASH DIETING MAKES YOU LESS FIT

Like everyone else, endurance athletes worry about their weight. And, like everyone else, endurance athletes diet periodically. We know that a pound contains about 3,500 calories, so if we eat 1,000 calories less each day, more than two pounds will magically disappear each week. And, since we are generally impatient, we push the daily caloric deficit to help us get to our goal weight faster. For athletes, however, the consequences of reducing caloric intake by 750-1,000 calories per day can be significant. read more

Nutrition Edge Newsletter #1

THE LASTING ENERGY MYTH

Imagine you’re at your local nutrition store, trying to choose between two sports drinks. One contains complex carbohydrates and not much sugar, which, according to the packaging, provides “lasting energy” during exercise. The other sports drink contains a lot more sugar and says nothing about sustained energy. Which sports drink should you buy? The answer might surprise you. read more