The SportsMed Web© proudly announces the association of Caryn Honig, RD LD as a contributing author and welcomes her on-board. Caryn is an experienced athlete, exercise instructor, and a registered dietitian. Her featured section, `Caryn's Corner`, will contain valuable nutritional tips and healthy recipes.

Recipes of the week

Myths about the 40/30/30 diet plan - Insulin, carbohydrates, disease, and athletes.
Coenzyme Q-10
Antioxidants and Free Radicals
Caffeine and the endurance athlete
Dr. Sears and Dr. Coggan debate the 40/30/30 diet
Herbal and other ergogenic aids
Creatine supplementation in athletes: review
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Interactive running calorie calculator - this java applet computes calories expended based on the runner's body weight and distance covered (Note; you will need a java capable browser to view this nifty application).
Iron deficiency -- learn about this important element, and who might be at risk for deficiency.
Calcium. bones, and stress fractures -- Most adults, especially women, do not get the calcium they need. Some experts have identified calcium deficiency as the most common nutritional problem in the United States.
Androstenedione - sales of this popular supplement have soared. Although it is a weaker steroid than testosterone, a steroid by any other name is still a steroid.