Nutrition for Serious Athletes
“Eating the right foods can make the difference between setting a personal best and falling short of the finish line. With all the nutrition companies trying to sell their latest formula, it’s comforting to know exactly what works, and why. Follow Dr. Benardot’s diet plans and you’ll be peaking, not bonking. Awesome Book! This is a must-read for anyone trying to improve athletic performance. Dr. Benardot presents practical strategies for improving athletic performance. All of my athletes will be encouraged to read this book, not just to improve athletic performance, but also for improved lifelong health.”John Rembao University of Texas Women’s Cross Country Head Coach University of Texas Women’s Assistant Track and Field Coach Three-time NCAA Division I Track and Field Champions“Dan’s book is a must-read for any serious athlete. In the forest of nutrition books, Nutrition for Serious Athletes is a guiding light. Dan’s message is simple and straightforward-eat well and often. Yet he helps you understand why without getting too technical. Nutrition for Serious Athletes demystifies nutrition fads and supplements, helping the reader become an informed consumer.”Nnenna J. Lynch Professional Runner 1997 World University Games 5,000-Meter Champion Three-time Member U.S. World Cross Country Team“Throughout my gymnastics career, I have experienced many similar nutritional concerns that are addressed in Nutrition for Serious Athletes. Over the past four years, Dr. Dan has become my mentor and friend and has helped me become aware of the nutrition that my body needs to excel in my sport.”Kassy Scharringhausen First Place, 1996 Junior Rhythmic Gymnastics Challenge Third Ranked Gymnast, 1998 Senior Rhythmic Gymnastics National Team Member 1995-1998, National Group Rhythmic Gymnastics Team Member of the First Place National Group Rhythmic Team, 1998“I coach gymnastics; I am not a nutritionist. It is great to be able to refer my athletes to a guide steering them toward the sound nutritional habits it takes to be a winner!”Kelli B. Hill Owner of Hill’s Gymnastics Training Center Coach for Dominique Dawes (Winner of Bronze and Gold Olympic Medals)