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Lead Stories: March 19, 2010

Alcohol, Athletes & Pressure to Drink

Posted October 15, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Alexandra Haller

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Sports Medicine, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Workout Fuel

The following article was submitted by sports nutritionist, Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD.

Ask any coach or college athletic director, and you’ll hear concern about alcohol and athletes. Rightfully so. Alcohol and athletics is a dangerous duo, associated with negative…

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Nancy Clark: The Athlete’s Kitchen

Posted June 21, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Alexandra M. Haller

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Sports Medicine, Her Health, Her Motivation, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating

The following article is written by Nancy Clark, MS, RD CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics).

For cutting edge sports nutrition information, the annual meeting of the American…

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Nancy Clark: Heart Health

Posted May 8, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Alexandra M. Haller

Section: Her Fitness, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Workout Fuel

Although exercise is one of the best ways to improve heart health, even athletes are not immune from heart disease. You have undoubtedly heard reports of marathon runners who die of heart attacks and football players who have strokes. Women, like men, need…

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Athletes with Eating Disorders: Tips for Coaches, Parents, Friends & Teammates

Posted March 11, 2008 at 11:00 AM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Sports Medicine, Her Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders

Eating disorders can be devastating to not only teams but also to families. Coaches and parents alike want their athletes to eat well and be healthy. The struggling athletes just want people to stop policing their eating and exercise. The…

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Advice for the Athletic Diet

Posted February 18, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Supplements, Weight Control

If you enjoy an active lifestyle, but feel in the dark about how much to eat, and whether or not you need supplements like iron, calcium or B12 to boost your diet, read on. Registered nutritionist Nancy Clark answers the queries…

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Braving Boston: Amy’s Journal [Part II]

Posted January 24, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Amy Hinrich

Section: Her Adventure, Her Fitness, Athletics, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation

This April, Amy Hinrichs will embark on her first ever Boston Marathon. Whether you run ‘em, or only dream about it, join Amy on her training adventure as she prepares to join the thousands of intrepid runners in treading those incomparable…

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Strategies for Sports Nutrition

Posted January 8, 2008 at 03:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Training Programs, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating

All the guidelines and advice about health and nutrition can be confusing - are you eating too much or too little? Enough variety, or not simple enough? Do you need to add fat? Protein? Starches? If you consider yourself an athlete,…

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Nine Tips To Combat Nutrition Confusion

Posted December 10, 2007 at 05:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating

Confused about what to eat? You aren’t the only one! Even I get frustrated with the changing landscape. One week medical reporters tout the benefits of taking a vitamin, and then the next week, they tell us it does no good.…

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Winning Nutrition Books: Good Gifts for Good Health

Posted November 4, 2007 at 09:00 AM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Motivation, Books, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating

Each year brings a holiday season filled with athletes searching for the “perfect gift” for a friend, relative or teammate. To make your shopping easier, I’m sharing a list of winning book suggestions for active people. You can buy many…

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Nancy Clark: Weight Reduction Tips

Posted October 11, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating

Nancy Clark, MS, RD CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels active people at her private practice located at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA (617-383-6100). Her popular Sports Nutrition Guidebook, NEW Food Guide for Marathoners and…

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Protein: the Pros, the Cons, the Confusion

Posted September 11, 2007 at 11:00 AM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating, Supplements, Workout Fuel

The following article was submitted by sports nutritionist Nancy Clark.  Nancy Clark, MS, RD CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels active people at her private practice located at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA (617-383-6100). Her…

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Nancy Clark: Website Nutrition for Athletes

Posted August 3, 2007 at 04:37 PM by Bridget Sullivan

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating, Product Reviews, Recipes, Supplements, Vegetarianism, Weight Control, Workout Fuel

The following article was submitted by sports nutritionist Nancy Clark.  Nancy Clark, MS, RD CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels active people at her private practice located at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA (617-383-6100). Her popular Sports Nutrition Guidebook, NEW 2007 Food Guide for…

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Nancy Clark: Women, Weight and Menopause

Posted July 27, 2007 at 02:00 PM by Bridget Sullivan

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Body Image, Her Nutrition, Her News, Special Features

The following article was submitted by sports nutritionist Nancy Clark.  Nancy Clark, MS, RD CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels active people at her private practice located at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA (617-383-6100). Her popular Sports Nutrition Guidebook, NEW 2007 Food Guide for…

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Nancy Clark: Sports Nutrition News from The American College of Sports Medicine

Posted July 9, 2007 at 12:30 PM by Bridget Sullivan

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Weight Control, Workout Fuel, Special Features

The following article was submitted by sports nutritionist Nancy Clark.  Nancy Clark, MS, RD CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels active people at her private practice located at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA (617-383-6100). Her popular Sports Nutrition Guidebook, NEW 2007 Food Guide for…

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Carbs: Quick, Slow or Confusing?

Posted June 22, 2007 at 10:57 AM by Bridget Sullivan

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating, Weight Control, Workout Fuel, Special Features

The following article was submitted by sports nutritionist Nancy Clark.  Nancy Clark, MS, RD CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels active people at her private practice located at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA (617-383-6100). Her popular Sports Nutrition Guidebook, NEW 2007 Food Guide for…

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