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Jackie Dikos, Sports Dietitian on 31-Jan-2012 | 0 Comments

How Can I Go Lower Carb?

I was fairly overweight. I wasn’t obese or anything, but I’m not the typical lean runner. So far I’m down about 20 pounds. I want to shed more of the extra weight, but I still want to maintain energy for marathon training. I…

Jackie Dikos, Sports Dietitian on 26-Jan-2012 | 0 Comments

Are You Feeling Moody?

A new study just published in the Journal of Nutrition took a look at how even mild dehydration affects cognitive function. The study involved inducing dehydration in 25 women. The women were then given a collection of tests to evaluate…

Jackie Dikos, Sports Dietitian on 25-Jan-2012 | 0 Comments

Energy by the Bite

I decided to make and post this recipe inspired by a phone consult I had with a client earlier this week. I’ve had the opportunity to join her on her journey to restored self-confidence, health, and performance. Her diet has improved in eating…

Jackie Dikos, Sports Dietitian on 20-Jan-2012 | 0 Comments

Wish You Had More Self-Control? Try This Little Trick

We’ve all been there. Our tummy says to stop eating, but for some reason it’s hard to control the urge to indulge. It’s not always easy to stop eating great tasting food. New research says there might be a little trick that can…

Jackie Dikos, Sports Dietitian on 17-Jan-2012 | 0 Comments

My Olympic Trials Marathon Stats

I thought I would share my marathon stats. The word stats might imply splits, distances, and personal bests. My marathon stats involve carbohydrates, calories, and ounces. My stats simply reflect how I like to go about my marathon fueling. These…

Jackie Dikos, Sports Dietitian on 14-Jan-2012 | 0 Comments

A Race Day Glimpse

The race was amazing! I was ranked 160 going into the event and had a series of training setbacks over the fall. Somehow I managed to pull off a finish of 109th in a 2:48:29. I’ll take it! It was a solid day. My goal was to hang between…

Nutrition

NUTRITION FEATURE

Research from Munich Nutrition Conference: Protein and Gains in Muscle Mass

Here are some highlights of Dr. Kevin Tipton’s presentation, entitled “Protein and Gains in Muscle Mass.”

A Sweet Deal

The need for a clear understanding of sweeteners — substitutes and the real thing — is important because the shelves are filled with no-calorie or low-calorie beverages and foods marketed for sport.

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Training

TRAINING TIP

Don’t Cut Corners on Carbs

Don't cut corners on carbs. In order to train hard, you need to replenish the carbs you burn on a daily basis. If you cut carbs, your workouts will suffer. Eat a carb-rich snack and/or drink a carb-containing beverage right after workouts, and again…

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