Energy bars are popular with many athletes because they are a quick and convenient source of calories that are easy to eat during workouts or as a handy snack. Although for the most part, real food is often better and preferable nutrition-wise, energy bars can good to have on hand. Traveling, training camps, and races […]
Category Archives: Nutrition
Cookbook & Food Guide
Food for Thought: Healing Foods to Savor Based on the latest nutrition and health research, this book will inspire you with practical tips on how to purchase and prepare delicious food with eye appeal that will nourish your body, protect your health, and nurture your spirit. The second edition of this cookbook by Sheila Kealey and Vicky A. […]
Sheila’s Publications
Learn more about Sheila Here. Sheila works with researchers at the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center on various studies related to dietary patterns, dietary assessment, nutrition counseling, physical activity, the influence of lifestyle factors on cancer, and tobacco control. Her publications are listed below. Books, Book Chapters, and Reports Socio-ecological model and health promotion […]
You Carefully Fuel your Workouts, but How Does the Rest of your Diet Stack Up?
Most athletes know that they should pay attention to choosing the right foods and beverages to help fuel workouts and promote recovery, but when it comes to their overall diet, there seems to be more variability. While some athletes make healthy eating a priority, others have a more cavalier attitude, thinking their hours of training somehow cancels out […]