Dietary Questions And Answers

Fueling Endurance - Answers to the most common nutrition questions that runners, cyclists & triathletes ask

There are so many nutrition questions that runners, cyclists and triathletes frequently ask. Questions people debate out on their run or ride, in the coffee shop afterwards, or search online for answers to. This book answers those questions. Based on the award-winning podcast Fueling Endurance (formerly The Long Munch), it's a collection of written articles covering the first two years’ worth of questions featured on podcast. The book is packed with practical tips and suggestions, as well as stories and quotes from expert researchers, nutrition practitioners, coaches and athletes who have been guests on the podcast. The articles are written by the podcast co-hosts Alan McCubbin PhD and Steph Gaskell PhD, both Accredited Sports Dietitians who combined have almost 40 years experience working with runners, cyclists and triathletes, from complete beginners to professional and Olympic athletes. Each part of the book can be read as a standalone article, or in a section together. They provide an invaluable resource for the runner, cyclist, triathlete, or coach seeking to improve their nutrition game, and address common questions or challenges they face. There are 49 individual questions answered in the book, grouped into the following sections: - Fueling - Hydration and electrolytes - Recovery - Body composition - Diet types and trends - Specific nutrients and supplements - Putting it all together - practical and logistical concerns - Extreme environments - Nutrition for specific events types - Nutrition for specific groups of athletes - Gadgets, gizmos, and data - Troubleshooting (cramping, gut issues, sleep, injury, dental health)

Should I Scoop Out My Bagel?

"This fun, breezy guide positions the authors as both experts and the reader’s best friends, encouraging, advising, and cheering on." —Publisher's Weekly As a registered dietitian and a health industry expert, Ilyse Schapiro and Hallie Rich are “Dear Abby” meets Sex and the City meets Dr. Oz. They’re realistic in their approach with¬out getting too technical. They know people will cheat on their diets, dine out, consume alcohol, and have (hopefully plenty of) sex. They also know people have questions about it all. (Who doesn’t?) While many people may feel comfortable asking their best friend, they really want expert advice. That’s where Should I Scoop Out My Bagel? will help. Based on their twenty-five years of combined experience in the health field, Schapiro and Rich are able to cover the multitude of questions that constantly top the list, including: Is eating a wrap healthier than eating a bagel sandwich? Is it time to get on the gluten-free bandwagon? I have salads for lunch every day, and I’m still not losing weight. What am I doing wrong? I’m tired of feeling tired. What can I do to lose the urge to snooze? I eat well, so what’s the point of a multivitamin? They reveal the secrets of the experts and the tricks of their respective trades. With so much information and so many “rules” out there, this book gives readers the tools to sort through the BS and know what is truly important and actually relevant to their health.

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