From a recent article in the Bend Bulletin in Bend, Oregon. Trismarter.com Eat2Win Dietitian Bill Nadeau, MS, RD is quoted extensively:
A few years ago, Bend ultramarathoner Jeff Browning had heard so much buzz about energy drinks, he decided to try one in his next race. About a third of the way into the 50-mile race, […]

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Trismarter.com Eat2Win Sports Nutritionist Bill Nadeau, MS, RD took part in a lively and entertaining interview last night with rockstartriathlete.com. The topic of the interview focused on a couple of Bill’s main interests, those being locavorism and vegetarianism and triathlon training.
For those not in the know, from the Merriam Webster dictionary-
Main Entry: lo·ca·vore
Pronunciation: \ˈlō-kə-ˌvȯr\
Function: noun
Etymology: […]

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As the experts in triathlon nutrition, we get lots of calls and emails from triathletes, both rookies and veterans alike, that are vegetarians. Most of the questions relate to “ensuring they are doing the right things” related to their intake and meeting their needs when it comes to not only calories but also iron, […]

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Check out this thought-provoking and informative article from Triathlon Nutrition expert and Trismarter.com Eat2Win Team Member, Bill Nadeau, MS, RD on trijuice.com. Bill explores the issue of whether a vegetarian or omnivorous diet might be more effective for triathlon training and performance. Having written on the topic in the past for trifuel.com, Bill has introduced […]

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It pays to speak with a dietitian.  At least that’s what Anthony Famiglietti, a former U.S. National Champion and 2004 Olympian in the steeplechase, recently learned as was reported by Joe Battaglia on UniversalSports.com.
“If I told you what my diet was, you wouldn‘t believe me,” Famiglietti said.  ”I never ate fruit during the day, ever. […]

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A group of researchers from Germany have found that supplementation of the antioxidants vitamin C and vitamin E may impede the health promoting effects of exercise in humans.  There was a nice review of this study recently published in the New York Times.  This new study raises the on-going question; should athletes be taking supplements, […]

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I am working with an avid triathlete from Hawaii who enjoys a big salad for lunch.  She turns hers into a culinary delight by adding lean protein for steady energy and focus heading into the afternoon workout, and some locally grown fruit to satisfy her sweet tooth.  Twist up your salad into something like this: […]

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I have a client from Maine who takes an interesting approach to breakfast.  She thinks outside of the cereal box and strives to get a kick start on her daily vegetable intake.  This early morning drink is clean, healthy and hearty, and it gets her awake and alert for a busy morning at the office.

MK’s […]

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A recent article in the Wall Street Journal titled “Why that big meal you just ate made you hungry” eloquently describes “The Skinny,” a book written by prominent weight loss expert Louis Aronne, M.D.  This weight loss philosophy mirrors the nutritional approach I take with my clients in the Tri2Lose program.
I meet my clients when they are over their goal […]

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The day started out according to plan.  I had been hydrating with water and electrolytes all week, my glycogen stores were maxed out, and I was physically fit and ready to run 26.2 miles.  I was a bit nervous at the start.  Although it was only in the low 70s, I was already hot and […]

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