Power Your Training Diet and Boost Recovery With Blueberries
Blueberries, the second most popular berry in the U.S. [strawberries rank first], are a healthy addition to your training diet—“an ideal fruit for athletes,” says livestrong.com. Rich in carbs, the [...]
5 Pillars of Sports Nutrition
"Fueling is just as much a part of training as lifting, running and learning plays," says Pittsburgh Steelers nutrition consultant Leslie Bonci. Your eating habits deserve as much focus and [...]
Meal Snap App: Easy Way to Count Calories
Athletes must take in enough calories throughout the day to meet their energy demands. According to Josh Hingst, director of sports nutrition for the University of Nebraska, “There is nothing [...]
2011 NSCA Coaches Conference Highlights
STACK attended the 2011 National Strength and Conditioning Association [NSCA] Coaches Conference in Dallas, Texas, at the beginning of the year. The event attracted the nation’s leading strength and conditioning [...]
How to Calculate Your Daily Fueling Needs
At the 2011 NSCA Coaches Conference [which STACK wrote about here], Josh Hingst, director of sports nutrition for the University of Nebraska, presented a session on "Complete Nutrition for College [...]
Run Longer, Work Harder and Recover Faster With Oatmeal
Have just a few minutes for a morning meal? Try making a bowl of oatmeal. By adding this super food to your daily menu, you'll reap numerous benefits. Read on [...]
Seven Foods for Top Performance
Developing strong, explosive muscles calls for consuming nutrient-rich foods. Take your training and game to the next level by including these Super Foods in your diet. 1. Broccoli Vitamins A, [...]
Track Your Nutrition With the Food Plate
Last week, the USDA announced it is replacing the Food Pyramid with the Food Plate. The Pyramid had been the primary source of general nutritional guidelines for nearly 20 years. [...]