Tag: marathonrunner
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Nutrition Tips for Long Distance Runners
Written by Fit with Food Dietitian Grace Duffy, RD, LDN Why is nutrition important for distance running? Distance running, or endurance exercise, requires extra nutrition attention given the high demand that it places on the body. In order to use fuel efficiently, your body relies on carbohydrates as the primary fuel for endurance activities. The…
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Becoming an Athlete Post Bariatric Surgery
Emily Fultz, MS, RD, LDN Exercise and nutrition play a big part in the life of an individual who recently had bariatric surgery. The super inspiring part is that many people are getting into competitive sports after surgery. Unfortunately there is not too much research out there yet about a sports nutrition diet for post…