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Koslo’s Korner
by Jennifer Koslo, MS, RD, CSSD, CPT
Contributor

Cherries are one of those delectable fruits of summer that not only taste good, but have so many health benefits that they should be an essential part of any endurance athletes’ nutrition plan. Read more…

By Lea Crosetti, RD
Contributor

Are you getting your daily dose of the sunshine vitamin? As athletes, it’s easy to think we get enough vitamin D just from being outside as much as we are, but you may be surprised how many athletes come back with low levels. Vitamin D has been a hot topic in the nutrition arena with many differing debates occurring now. With more and more research showing the extensive health benefits of Vitamin D, and in addition to the increase in deficiencies we are seeing, much thought is being given to changing the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA), which is currently set at 200IUs for those at the age of 19-50, 400IUs for 51-70 years old, and 600IUs for people over the age of 70. Read more…

NEWS | active.com — Learn more about the "dirty dozen" and which produce you should be particularly careful about purchasing and some of the details of buying organic.

NEWS | active.com — This helpful video from active.com provides a helpful overview of how to plan your nutrition throughout the day in preparation of endurance training and race prep.

NEWS | active.com — If you're looking for a quick primer on the different variety of greens at your local Famer's Market, check out this helpful video courtesy of active.com.

NEWS | abcnews.com — Today Lance Armstrong denied allegations by former teammate Floyd Landis that he used performance-enhancing drugs and also questioned Landis's credibility and motivation in admitting to his own drug use after years of denial.  See the full story here.

by Jody Pannozzo, RD
Contributor

Lets face it, in order to do a triathlon or any endurance sport you have to be very driven and disciplined with your exercise and nutrition. You have to choose to sometimes train when you don’t really feel like it. You have to be conscious of your food choices for optimal training. However, there is a fine line between your training being a healthy part of your life and your training being an unhealthy obsession. The question is how do you know if you have crossed that line? I have listed below several signs that your training has become unhealthy. Read more…

Koslo’s Korner
by Jennifer Koslo, MS, RD, CSSD, CPT
Contributor

While you may be getting more than enough protein in your diet are you consuming enough sources of high-quality protein?

Athletes usually get more than enough dietary protein but the sources can often be high in saturated fat (cheese and red meat) or too engineered (powdered protein supplements). Researchers suggest that the protein in eggs makes a valuable contribution to muscle strength, helps to satisfy hunger and provides a source of sustained energy. Read more…

NEWS | CNN — A new study shows a correlation between depression and chocolate consumption.

Elite athlete and certified nutritionist Eric Lujan responds to TF followers' questions submitted in the Ask an Elite section of triathletefood.com.

Ask an Elite:  What does it mean when you “salt out” your kit? It has happened to me in two different races where I finish the race and my kit is white with salt. I did fine in the races and felt my nutrition was good. Did I load up too much on salt leading up to the race? Not enough? Not sure if it matters, but both races had the swim in the ocean. Thoughts? -Shannon, Tampa, FL

Hello Shannon!

Great question! The "white kit" post race phenomenon is very interesting. Some athletes are covered in chalky white powder when they finish an endurance race while others may have a small ring around their arm pits if any. Read more…