A must have for any athlete that wants to discover foods that produce results.

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Table of Contents

• Getting Started
• What to Buy?
  • Fruit
    • Health benefits
  • Vegetables
    • Health Benefits
  • Breads, grains, and starches
    • Health Benefits
  • Fats and oils
    • Health Benefits
  • Nuts and seeds
    • Health Benefits
  • Avocados
  • Olives
  • Oils
  • Protein
    • Health Benefits
  • Complete Protein Sources
    • Eggs
    • Fish
    • Meat (Beef, Lamb, Pork)
    • Poultry
    • Cheese
    • Milk
    • Yogurt
  • Other Protein Sources
    • Beans
    • Soy
    • Bars Health Benefits
  • Snacks
    • Health benefits
    • A word about “added sugar”
    • What about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS)?
  • Basic Tips
    • Find a store
    • Shopper’s Club
    • Aisle location
    • Season
    • Closest to original form
    • Coupons
    • Store flyers
    • Kiosks
    • Meal type
    • Leftovers
    • Bulk items
    • Use store brands
    • Organic food
  • Other Options Available at Grocery Stores
    • On-line shopping
    • In Store Cafes
    • Registered Dietitians on Site
    • Healthy labels
  • Pulling it All Together
    • Menu Ideas
    • Food Groups
    • Quick meals
    • Comprehensive Shopping List
    • Grocery Shopping Quick List for 1 athlete

References

About the Author

Kelli Kidd MS, RD, CSSD

Kelli has been working extensively with athletes since 2001 when she became the dietitian for the United States Military Academy. She served as the Corps of Cadets’ dietitian until 2010. Since then she has continued to work with athletes ranging in age from youth to Master’s in a variety of sports ranging from soccer to cycling. Helping athletes achieve their best through optimizing nutritional practices remains her passion.

Her sports background includes running Cross-Country and Track and Field at the collegiate level at Pennsylvania State University from 1991-1995. She achieved All-American status twice in the 10,000M in 1993 and 1994. After completing a successful collegiate running career, Kelli transitioned to triathlons. Kelli has completed four Ironman triathlons, to include the Hawaii Ironman twice.

Her clinical background includes a B.S. from Pennsylvania State University in Nutritional Sciences with a minor in Exercise Science. She completed her internship from Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA and obtained her Masters of Science in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Washington. Kelli has been a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics since 2006.