This week's timely column from sports nutrition expert Nancy Clark will hopefully increase awareness of food waste and its impact on global warming.

Almonds are a popular snack not just because they are nutrient-rich, but also because they are crunchy and taste yummy. Some interesting facts about this nutritious snack food.

What are the facts around sugar intake for athletes? Nancy Clark examines the points on either side of the "sugar is evil"/"sugar isn't so bad" debate.

Can eating right help prevent injury? Or recovery properly? What's the best thing to drink in hot temperatures? Nancy Clark offers some scientifically sound insights on a variety of nutrition questions.

Fat vs Carb? When is the best time to eat protein? Supplements? Nancy Clark updates some of the latest sports nutrition research presented at the American College of Sports Medicine.

Does drinking affect your performance? Scientists weigh in on the real facts around how alcohol affects your training and racing.

Looking to enhance your training, racing and recovery through supplements? Nancy Clark lays out the facts about sports supplements and the lowdown on what's real and what's fantasy in this multi-billion dollar industry.

What's the best diet for endurance training and racing? A traditional carbohydrate-rich approach or the fat-based diet that's in vogue at present? Nancy Clark explains what the current research has to say.

It's a problem so many would love to have, but for some athletes gaining weight can be a real struggle. Nancy Clark offers some suggestions on how to do it right.

Ever wondered why losing weight is easier said than done? Nancy Clark explains why.

So many triathletes find themselves dealing with stomach issues during training and racing. It doesn't have to be that way. Here are some tips to help you train your stomach.

Reduce your risk for a stress fracture, avoid gut issues and lots more of the latest nutrition info. Nancy Clark offers up some interesting insights based on the latest research.

So many athletes strive for the perfect diet rather than an excellent one. In the end your triathlon racing will be better through a balanced diet filled with a variety of foods, Nancy Clark says.

Sports nutrition expert Nancy Clark has the lowdown on eating bread - contrary to what many people think, it has an important place in any your diet.

Peanut Butter might be the best sports food around, says sports nutrition expert Nancy Clark. Triathletes should make it a regular part of their diet.

Are you eating the right foods at the right times? Here's some of the latest research on how to fuel yourself properly.

Wondering when you should be eating? Is breakfast really that important? How many times a day should you be eating? Nancy Clark answers all this and more.

Here's the lowdown on how carbohydrates should be incorporated into your high-performance diet.

Are you better to count calories or choose primarily wholesome foods? What predisposes some people to eating disorders? Nancy Clark recaps some of the latest nutrition news from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Athletes often think it's OK to have a celebratory drink, or that because they work out they can get away with more alcohol. Nancy Clark offers some facts on drinking and athletes.

Nancy Clark provides highlights from more than 3,000 research studies from ACSM.

Instead of trying to attain the perfect body, athletes should focus on having an excellent body, according to sports nutrition expert Nancy Clark.