Diet Of An Athlete Links

HealthWatch: NorCal Olympic Athlete Credits Paleo Diet For Healing

An Olympic athlete from Northern California is crediting her conversion to the paleolithic diet in healing her body from the rigors of top-level competition.

2012 London Olympics: At 71, an Olympian Again

An interview with the Japanese equestrian Hiroshi Hoketsu, who at 71 could be the oldest competitor at the Games in London.

HealthWatch: Going ‘Paleo’ Means Cutting Out Common Items From Diet

Converts to the paleolithic diet trend claim they are shedding pounds and repairing damage done to their health by eliminating a number of common staples to their former diet.

Parents need a strong strategy to feed their young athletes

"Food can make a great athlete good, and a good athlete great …," says Noaa Bujanover, an outpatient dietitian at All Children's Hospital. "Nutrition plays a pivotal role in performance."

Dana Vollmer healthy, happy with new diet, training

Dana Vollmer, who won gold at the 2004 Olympics, is back on top of her game after a food allergy and gluten intolerance were diagnosed.