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Why Athletes Should Avoid a Protein-Focused Pre-Workout Meal
Health experts argue about nutrition topics endlessly. However, one thing they tend to agree on is the importance of nutrient timing for athletes. Everyone's body is made of amino acids, [...]
The Athlete’s Recovery Guide
Athletes, you play and work out hard. Now you need to rest, recover and regenerate for your next game or training session. The best professional athletes understand this, but they [...]
Nutrition Strategies for Tournament Days
There are many things to keep in mind on game day, especially if you are involved in a tournament that schedules multiple games on the same day. Nutrition should be [...]
The Rules of Fat Loss Hierarchy
The good news: if you do a million crunches, you will develop a six-pack. The bad news: if you're currently overweight, your six-pack will remain hidden under a layer of [...]
Healthiest Unhealthy Foods: If You’re Going To Splurge, This Is What To Eat
It may come as a surprise, but as a dietitian I encourage my clients not to label food items as good or bad. Obviously, some foods have a higher nutritional [...]
Playoff Round-Up: The Hard Work Behind the NFL Conference Championship Games
All pro football fans know the teams, stars, matchups and story lines of this weekend's NFL Conference Championship games. However, the hard work that goes into getting NFL players to [...]
Important Healthy Eating Tips
Healthy eating allows athletes to train longer at a higher intensity, promote recovery, delay fatigue and increase their level of concentration. So it's critical that athletes become regimented on what [...]
Insider Tips on How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label
The nutrition facts label is a wonderful tool. It allows you to take ownership of your food choices. However, these labels often have a lot of numbers, categories and measurements [...]
Athletes’ Performance’s Best Foods for Weight Loss and Sports Performance
If you're trying to lose weight, you already know there are certain foods you need to eliminate from your diet. However, do you also know that you can actually speed [...]
The Truth About Post-Workout Carbs
Debate rages on in the nutrition world over the best type of diet for athletes. However, one thing that is universally agreed upon is that consuming carbs post-workout is critical [...]