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Defeating the Heat on Race Day

Anyone who has raced the Ford Ironman World Championship in Hawaii knows that the environment is not very forgiving, with average air temperatures on race day ranging from 82 to 95 degrees, humidity levels hovering around 90 percent, and radiating heat off the black lava fields sending temperatures on sections of the course in excess of 115 degrees. As a result, some of the most memorable images of the Ironman are of athletes staggering towards the finish line and ultimately being treated for a fluid and electrolyte imbalance in the medical tent. This article explores the nutritional strategies that will allow you to defeat the heat and celebrate your successful journey down Ali’i Drive to that coveted Ironman finish.

Snack-Sized Fast Food

With just 70 calories and no high-fructose corn syrup, Promax’s all-natural snack-size bar lives up to the adage that “good things come in small packages.” 

Test Your Cholesterol at Home

High cholesterol. You often don’t know you have it until you’re tested. You can feel great, eat right and get plenty of exercise but still be affected by this hidden heart-health culprit. 

Going Raw

More and more people are no longer cooking their food. Instead, they’re  turning to a raw food diet, eating raw greens, fruit, nuts and seeds. 

Cookin'

His life changed forever with one very good meal.

Electrolytes and Hydration

Key Points: 

• Electrolytes are vital to physiologic function and athletic performance 

• High or low levels of electrolytes are detrimental to performance and health 

• A majority of foods and beverages contain an overabundance of sodium and lowpotassium in relation to the standard American diet

To Microwave or Not

When you need to heat up something fast, using a microwave is a convenient way to go. According to the USDA, over 90 percent of American homes have at least one. But their safety and effect on the nutritional value of food are subjects that yield frequently conflicting information

How One Athlete Increased Energy & Gained Muscle

David, 14, stands 5’9” and weighs 131 pounds. He initially came to my office after medical tests revealed ketones in his urine. David also needed to address his frequent bouts with dizziness and premature muscle fatigue. Having recently dropped 50 pounds through an intense exercise routine that included several hours of boxing, weight training and running, David was interested in learning healthy techniques to halt his weight loss yet still allow him to gain muscle mass as he entered another growth spurt.

Nutrition Roadblocks

Taking on the duo-role as student-athlete at the collegiate level can present challenges that are both stressful and rewarding at the same time. Balancing early morning practices, frequent double workouts, classes, class work, sleep and a social life leaves little breathing room and can hurt the student-athlete academically and athletically if they are not managing their time effectively.

Nutrition for Your Next Adventure

Whether you’re hiking to the summit of Mount Whitney, kicking up some dirt in a 24-hour mountain bike relay race, conquering mile after mile in an ultra-marathon or combining several disciplines over several hundred miles of an adventure race course, reaching the peak with respect to performance requires careful nutrition planning. In this article, I offer you a “nutrition essentials timeline” as you prepare for your next big adventure.