Fueling Football Players
Good nutrition can help build muscle mass, increase speed, decrease body fat, gain weight, provide optimal recovery, and fuel performance. Football season is right around the corner and the time …
Gymnastics and Nutrition in San Diego
Q & A with the San Diego Sports Dietitian What Should Gymnasts Drink? Water is best for most athletes. Plan to drink about 2 cups (16 ounces) of water …
Weight Loss for Athletes
The purpose of a weight loss meal plan is to help athletes lose body fat and maintain lean muscle mass without causing a detriment to performance. One main goal of …
Fueling Tennis Players
By Andrea Dacey, RDN, CSSD | Updated Septermber 2026 Quick answer: Singles: 300–660 calories per hour Doubles: 210–450 calories per hour Competitive teens & young adults: 5,000–7,000 calories per day …
Gastrointestinal Issues In Athletes
Just as athletes train for their sport, they must also “train their guts.” Athletes who are not used to drinking or eating during exercise are more likely to develop GI …
Fueling Swimmers
Written by Andrea Dacey, RDN, CSSD | Updated August 1, 2026 Swimming is a great sport for recreational or competitive athletes. Swimming works all major muscle groups, so it is …
Nutritionists: Not all are created equal
The terms dietitian and nutritionist are commonly used as synonymous labels to refer to people that bestow information regarding diet and nutrition. What many people misunderstand though is that there …
The Passion and Determination of a Registered Sports Nutritionist
My passion for the field of clinical nutrition and sports dietetics begins at the core value of foods and nutrition. The importance of nutrition throughout life cannot be refuted; after …
The Benefits of Hydration with Coconut Water
Fluid Balance I would like my readers to understand the importance of fluid balance after reading this article and the benefits of coconut water. In the past few years, many …
Why choose a Certified Sports Nutritionist?
Sports Dietitians are experienced registered dietitians who apply evidence-based nutrition knowledge in exercise and sports. As the Sports Dietitian at H2O Nutrition, I assess, educate, and counsel athletes and active …