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  • Posted: Mon, Oct 19th
    A sports nutritionist looks at the problem of low bone density in cyclists and what they can do about it.
    It is not unusual during a full season of racing to hear about a pro cyclist or two breaking a clavicle or other bone in a multi-rider pile-up. But is there something inherent to cycling that increases your risk for developing a break when you hit the pavement hard? A growing ...
  • Posted: Wed, Sep 9th
    Can’t seem to lose those last few pounds, despite riding a ton? Practice mindful eating, says sports nutritionist Monique Ryan.
    No doubt this country has a serious problem with food. Two out of three adult Americans are now either overweight or obese and one of six children is obese. We live in a food environment that is programmed to put on the pounds. Huge food portions are everywhere and meals are ...
  • Posted: Tue, Aug 4th
    Soaking up more of the sunshine vitamin for improved performance
    As you continue to train and race for the remainder of the season, learning about your vitamin D status and focusing on your vitamin D intake from food and supplements might actually improve your performance. While there is limited data on vitamin D status in athletes , (let ...
  • Posted: Tue, Jun 23rd
    The recall of some Hydroxycut products points to the danger of weight-loss supplements.
    This past May the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) moved to ban the diet product Hydroxycut after receiving 23 reports of serious health problems related to the product, including one death due to liver failure.
  • Posted: Fri, May 15th
    Sports nutritionist Monique Ryan takes a look at anti-inflammatory diets
    Editor's Note: Earlier this week VeloNews.com published an article on Christian Vande Velde's low-gluten diet and some of the low-gluten recipes his wife uses. Today, sports nutritionist Monique Ryan takes a ...
  • Posted: Fri, Apr 10th
    Monique Ryan looks at nutritional strategies for early morning exercisers.
    With the longer days and early sunrises, early morning rides are a scheduling reality that need to fit around work and other life obligations. The alarm sounds, you roll out of bed, and the last thing you can think about is eating or drinking, as there is just no time. Besides, ...
  • Posted: Tue, Mar 10th
    Monique Ryan: The right nutrient mix is key to recovering from early season workouts.
    Cyclists everywhere should now focus on recovery nutrition. Whether you live in warmer climates and are at the start of your race season, or are still training in colder weather but heading outdoors for longer rides, optimal recovery nutrition is essential. Between each ride or ...
  • Posted: Wed, Feb 11th
    The Feed Zone with Monique Ryan: Muscling up for the 2009 season
    Despite the lingering cold temperatures in many states you are likely quite focused on your training program for the 2009 season. Strength training is an important early season training component and offers many benefits to cyclists, including maintenance of lean body mass or ...
  • Posted: Mon, Jan 12th
    The Feed Zone: Select the proper menu for 2009
    So here we are two weeks into 2009 and you did it again, didn’t you? Despite all the good intentions to lightly tap on the brakes this holiday season, you pigged out over the holidays, eating and drinking like there was no tomorrow. Well, tomorrow is here, and while you may ...
  • Posted: Thu, Dec 18th
    Do energy drinks have a place in athletes' diets?
    Monique: What do you think about the use of energy drinks and sports performance? It’s a pretty broad question as there are a million brands out there claiming all kinds of different benefits. I have noticed a few “new” drinks that tout a healthier brand ...
  • Posted: Mon, Nov 10th
    What about caffeine after exercise?
    Almost any cyclist, pro or dedicated local racer is very familiar with the many performance benefits of caffeine. You may indulge in a caffeine laden early morning wake-up call for a pre-dawn training session, and now have a variety of sports bars, beans, gels, and other ...
  • Posted: Mon, Nov 10th
    Recovery Nutrition Primer
    Post-exercise recovery nutrition jumpstarts the recovery process at an accelerated rate after endurance training. Recovery nutrition is especially important when there is less than eight hours between training sessions. Your goals are to replenish fuel stores, rehydrate, and ...
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