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Upgrade Your Salsa
Salsa is one of those nutritious foods that everyone seems to love. Several years ago, I read somewhere that salsa had replaced ketchup as the most-used condiment. Homemade is best [...]
Homemade Trail Mix: The Ideal Grab-N-Go Snack
On-the-go athletes can have difficulty finding healthy snacks. Since they should eat every few hours, having options is critical if you want to stick to this plan. Homemade trail mix [...]
The Power of Green Smoothies
Green smoothies are a great option if you want a quick and convenient balanced meal. Combining a variety of fruits, vegetables and dairy, they are a tasty concoction that serves [...]
Healthy Recipes to Help Build Muscle
All the time spent strength training has made you a pro at navigating the gym. But finding your way around the kitchen is another story. You've read the articles on [...]
Nutrition Guidelines to Optimize ACL Rehab
From surgery to bracing to a combined surgical repair-reconstruction, there are many ways to approach rehabilitation following an ACL injury, depending upon its severity. (See The Athlete's Guide to the [...]
Benefits of Oatmeal, Pre- or Post-Workout
When you have the time after a workout, it's best to refuel with a "whole food" choice (save the protein supplements for when you're running out the door). Getting that [...]
The Scariest Thing About October
Want to hear some really scary facts before Halloween? Every three minutes in the United States, another person is diagnosed with breast cancer Every 13 minutes, a woman loses her [...]
Fuel Up With 10 Healthy Late-Night Snacks
If you get hungry late at night, it can be tough to stay out of the fridge. And once you decide to grab a bite, finding a healthy choice can [...]
Superfoods of the Holiday Season
Unfortunately, the holiday season is too often seen as a time for splurging and leniency about straying from well-balanced meal plans. Yet fall and winter are the harvest periods for [...]
Navigate the College Cafeteria and Stores to Eat Healthy
Eating healthy can be tricky during your first semester at college. You're away from the comfort of home cooking, juggling academics and sports; and sticking to a healthy dietary routine in [...]
