There's a lot of information out there about what athletes should and should not do for better performance. Here are sports nutrition basics that every athletes needs to know from a certified Sports Dietitian. I am seriously giddy these days with sports excited.

The Athlete’s Plate

A sports dietitian lays out a modified food pyramid tailored to athletic needs.

Meeting protein goals is a common challenge that most athletes face. Endurance athletes including runners, triathletes and cyclists have increased protein needs due to the physiological demands of training. We want your sports nutrition goals to be fun and also flexible. Fortunately, we have many easy high-protein lunch ideas that can be planned and prepped in less than 10 minutes.

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You shouldn't be fueling the same way for every exercise. Here, sports nutritionists reveal what you should eat for pre- and post-workout breakfasts.