Sheila Kealey's Nutrition Column Online Article Index Sheila's Nutrition Digest In this new series, XC Ottawa and former OAC Racing Team member, Sheila Kealey will help athletes choose the best foods for performance and overall health. Sheila has a Masters in Public Health and works in the field of nutritional epidemiology as a Research Associate with the University of California, San Diego Sheila has a new website at: SheilaKealey.com. Updated:   January 12, 2016   (SheilaKealey.com) An Athlete’s Guide to Staying Healthy During Cold and Flu Season (SheilaKealey.com) This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness (SheilaKealey.com) This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness   Resources for Masters Athletes (SheilaKealey.com) Nutrition: Healthy or Hype? Chocolate Milk for Recovery How Much Protein Do You Need? This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness This week, read about how being inactive is worse than being overweight or a smoker for women over 30, the best strategies to reduce sports injuries, tips for reducing GI problems while exercising, how fruits and vegetables protect against stroke, how veggies can power muscle contractions, and why you should stick it to diets. Mixed Berry Yogurt with Almonds The Iron Needs of Athletes: Who Needs More, and How to Get it Through Your Diet Sheila's Nutrition Digest Volume 21 - Will beet juice improve endurance perfomance? Sheila's Nutrition Digest Volume 20 - You carefully fuel your workouts, but how does the rest of your diet stack up? Sheila's Nutrition Digest Vol 19: Food Rules Sheila's Nutrition Digest Vol 18: What Should I Eat Before I Workout? Sheila's Nutrition Digest Vol 17 - Energy Bars: What to look for, real food alternatives, and a great recipe Sheila's Nutrition Digest Vol 16 - Superfoods for Athletes Series: Tomatoes Sheila’s Nutrition Digest Vol 15 - Superfoods for Athletes Series: Blueberries Sheila's Nutrition Digest Vol 14 - Can your eating habits affect global warming?   January 14, 2007 Sheila’s Nutrition Digest 13 - Tips and Recipes for Traveling Athletes   Posted December 14, 2006 Sheila's Nutrition Digest Vol 12 - Grabbing a Healthy Byte on the Internet: A Guide to Finding Nutritious Recipes   Posted Augsut 10, 2006 Sheila's Nutrition Digest Vol 11 - Chocolate – a Valentine’s tradition is good for the heart   Posted February 14, 2006 Sheila's Nutrition Digest Vol 10 - Tips For Fighting Colds And Flu   Posted December 1, 2005 Sports Nutrition: Sheila’s Nutrition Digest Vol. 9: Food Psychology - What is controlling your eating?   Posted September 28, 2005 Sports Nutrition: Sheila’s Nutrition Digest Vol. 8 - Five Nutrition Myths Uncovered   Posted July 29, 2005 Sports Nutrition: Sheila’s Nutrition Digest Vol. 7 – Fast Fuel for Busy Athletes   Posted July 1, 2005 Sports Nutrition:Sheila's Nutrition Digest Vol. 6 - How to Assess Your Diet   Posted May 17, 2005 Sports Nutrition: Sheila's Nutrition Digest Vol. 5 - Beth Mansfield Interview (Part 2)   Posted April 7, 2005 Sports Nutrition: Sheila's Nutrition Digest Vol. 4 - Beth Mansfield Interview (Part 1)   Posted April , 2005 Sports Nutrition: Sheila's Nutrition Digest Vol. 3 - Beating the Bonk!   Posted February 16, 2005 Sports Nutrition: Sheila's Nutrition Digest Vol. 2 - Eat in Colours   Posted December 13, 2004 Sports Nutrition: Sheila's Nutrition Digest Vol. 1 - Refueling for Recovery   Posted November 8, 2004   These articles originally appeared on the XC Ottawa website and are reproduced here with the permission of XC Ottawa and author Sheila Kealey. For more information on XC Ottawa, visit their website : www.xcottawa.ca. | Top of Sheila Kealey's Nutrition Column Online Article Index | | Columns Page | | Runner's Web |