Nutrition

You can make the best healthy pre-race dinner from the comfort of your hotel room, using just one simple appliance.

Ever forgotten to hydrate during a swim workout? Or run straight through an aid station because you didn’t feel hungry and regretted it later? Of course you have—and there’s a neuroscientific explanation for that.

Tune in at 5 p.m. MT on Wednesday, Dec. 29 to learn how the humble rice cooker is the perfect tool for eating healthy on the road, before your race, and during active adventures.

What's in your sports drink matters—a lot. Here's how to choose the best sports drink for triathlon training and racing.

The latest breed of sport drinks are sucking some of the sugars out of their products. But don’t go rushing to fill up your bike bottles with low-carb drinks just yet.

Indulge your taste buds with these healthy holiday desserts that pack full-on flavor with an assist from nutrient-packed superfoods.

If you don’t top off your tank in the morning, you’ll lack the mental and physical energy you need to get through your workout and your workday.

Exercise is not punishment for eating. So why do we keep buying in to the idea that certain foods need to be burned off with extra training?

Tune in at 5 p.m. MT on Thursday, December 2 to learn about time-saving nutrition hacks for busy triathletes, make-ahead meals the entire family will love, and healthy food to fuel your active adventures.

Meal prepping can change your tri life for the better, lead to healthier eating, and eliminate stress.

Pre-exercise formulas are marketed as being your workout's best friend. But do they live up to the hype? An R.D. breaks down the most common pre-workout supplements for triathletes, from caffeine to BCAAs.

Science confirms it: being so hungry you're angry is a real thing. (Now go apologize to your training buddies for what you said during last week's long run.)

Follow these guidelines for nutrition during the off-season.

Triathlon requires specific nutritional considerations. Test and practice to find what works.

We analyze the daily food log of a regular busy, age-group athlete—who also is a professional performance nutritionist. The lesson? Nutritionists probably eat more like you and me, and that's a good thing.

Going out? Ordering in? Eat this, not that.

Everything you need to know about eating for optimal performance as you count down to the big day.

You may not even realize you're not eating enough calories to fuel your training - and it's sabotaging all your hard work.

“It wasn’t easy to admit that my idea of a perfect athlete’s diet was actually wrecking me.”

As the bird flu sends egg prices to an all-time record, find alternative high-protein breakfast options.

With a few simple steps, you can tamp down inflammation and level up your swim, bike, and run performance.

And what we don't know yet.

We tried three products aimed at helping you get the nutrients you need post-workout.

It can make or break your race or workout, so do you know all you should about staying well hydrated?

Try these creative, nutritious and tasty ways to upgrade your next bowl of yogurt.

Race weight can be a confusing topic, fraught with pitfalls. We break it down into three simple pieces of advice.

Do you feel bloated all the time? Try these 8 ways to conquer those performance and mood-sapping belly problems.

Sore or heavy legs after a long run or workout? You might want to dial in your nutrition.

Training at altitude requires extra attention to your nutrition.

Leading sports nutritionist and exercise physiologist Dr. Stacy Sims answers your most pressing fueling questions.

Meals at home don't have to be completely homemade. These healthy supermarket packaged convenience foods offer fast nutrition and flavor when you need nourishment, now. 

Pay attention to the timing of your vitamins and supplements—not just what you're taking.

Stack a smoothie correctly for the best texture, flavor, and nutrition.

A nutritionist looks at five superfood powders meant to best supercharge your food and take your nutrition and fitness gains to the next level.

Is your morning meal as critical as it seems? We asked the experts.

Barbecuing may be a summertime staple, but there are legitimate grilling issues that can jeopardize your health. Here’s how to play with fire in a healthier way.

Can't say no to salty or sweet foods? Feel a strong urge to consume lots of carbs? Your food cravings are subtle messages from your body, and they're trying to tell you something.

It's one thing to have lots of real-time data on your blood glucose levels. But what do you do with it?

This trendy fatty acid is a popular staple in the keto diet. Here’s what you should know about MCT oil before you start taking it.

Understanding how to race well in the heat can help you unlock your potential when the temperature rises—and it's not as complicated as you think.

Feeling sluggish? Or like you're losing strength? It could be that you're low on this critical macronutrient.

A simple sweat test could be the difference between a great race and a disaster. Learn about why and how to get it done.

How should you really be eating? These registered dietitians, all experienced triathletes, open up their food logs and fridges to reveal how they actually fuel their training and racing.

This Indian-inspired rice cake from "Feed Zone Portables" is perfect fuel on your next long ride or run.

How visceral sensitivity can be an underappreciated cause of runners’ gut issues.

Eat this. Not that.

While low-carb, high-fat diets are nothing new, there are some big potential benefits specifically for long-course triathletes.

As your training volume begins to ramp up, tame that hunger with a mix of homemade and store-bought tri-friendly treats.

Low-carb, high-fat diets may be popular, but there’s a lot to know about how LCHF applies to triathlon training and racing. We take a deep dive the delicate risk/reward proposition.

We look at some of the factors that might help explain why swimming often leaves you feeling famished.

Yes, bread can be part of a healthful diet, but not all loaves are created equal. These options are the best thing since, well, you know.

Yes, you need to practice.

A look inside the great hydration debate.

They’re good for your heart, your brain, and your performance. Yet many athletes fall short on this crucial nutrient.

Race morning is not the time to try something new.

A daily diet of pizza, cookies and Ben & Jerry’s affects more than your waistline.

Steer clear of one-size-fits-all formulas to balance carbs, fat, and protein in your diet.

The fizzy drink has gone mainstream. But does it live up the health promises that many marketers promise?

It’s no secret that alcohol consumption rose during the pandemic. Here's why and how to dial it back.

New tech now makes it possible for athletes to monitor their blood glucose in almost real-time.

The next generation of body hacking is constant glucose monitoring. We take a look at two CGMs in a side-by-side comparison: Supersapiens vs. Levels

Knowing how much protein to eat each day can play an important role in your training and recovery.

Do you get anxious before races? It could be contributing to gastrointestinal issues.

We put three new products to the test.

First do the math and then learn to trust your instincts when it comes to recovery day nutrition.

After a demanding day of training or a difficult race, make sure you reap all of the benefits of your hard work by recovering with a balanced meal, featuring carbohydrates, protein, fat and—most importantly—delicious flavors.

Yes, caffeine can give you wings. But there are a few important things you need to know first before pounding the espressos.

This month we tried bars you can feel good about, an energy booster that uses cellular transport technology, and an immune-boosting antioxidant beverage.

Knowing how best to approach eating and drinking in the week leading into your race can really help set you up for success.

You can benefit from adding plant protein to your diet, even if you have no plans on going vegan.

Finding the right products to fuel your training can sometimes be overwhelming. We put three new products to the test to help guide you.

Leading sports nutritionist and exercise physiologist Dr. Stacy Sims answers your most pressing questions.

Calories aren't an effective measurement of the healthfulness of a meal: Here are five things you should be counting instead.

Taking care of the powerhouse hidden inside your cells can help you stay stronger longer.

Finding bars, powders, and drinks that fit your training and recovery needs—and taste good—isn't easy. We test the latest in sports nutrition to help you fuel and refuel wisely.

Being able to analyze your real-time blood glucose as you eat and train could have huge implications on your diet—all you have to do is inject a filament into your arm every two weeks.

Knowing when and how to take on carbs is a debate that continues to rage in the sports nutrition world.

Is the diet of this Super Bowl hero a nutritional touchdown or fumble?

Can alcohol be health-promoting in moderate quantities? A look at the research on light v. moderate drinking.

See if your fueling strategy (or lack thereof) is affecting your performance and health goals.

Boost your brainpower, stay hydrated, and keep your joints healthy with these three products.

Learning how to mitigate GI distress in training and racing can be well worth doing—but when is the right time to train your gut?

The sunshine vitamin is good for more than just your bones. Here’s why you need it and how to get enough.

As you ramp up your training, follow this guide to make sure you don’t under- or overeat, as both can affect your performance.

The majority of injuries are an extension of improper nutrition. That's where the idea of pre-covery comes into play.