Antioxidants
Is Chocolate Milk the Best Post-Workout Drink?
Athletes can choose from dozens of post-workout drink options. So many choices can make it difficult to decide which one is best for building muscle and enhancing recovery. Sports nutritionists [...]
Why Athletes Should Consume Antioxidants for Sports Performance and Muscle Recovery
In sports, it's often said that defense wins games. When it comes to nutrition, antioxidants provide a powerful defense against attacking molecules called free radicals, which damage muscles through a [...]
How to Create the Breakfast of Champion Athletes
If you routinely run out the door without eating breakfast, you’re not only sabotaging the rest of your day, you're sabotaging your season. Athletes who never eat breakfast don't get [...]
Superfood Series A-Z: Edamame
For our A-Z Superfood series, what immediately comes to mind for the letter E? Probably eggs! But if you’ve already had your fill of eggs for the day or crave [...]
Superfood Series A-Z: Dates
Eating fresh fruit is generally recommended over munching on dried fruit. A cup of dried fruit contains less water and more sugar than a cup of fresh fruit. However, dried [...]
Quinoa: Nutrition for the Warrior in You
Looking for a food that provides a little extra boost in the fourth quarter? Look no further than the ancient Incas for inspiration. To the Incas, a South American civilization [...]
Recipe for a Healthy Subway Sub
Many people load their subs with cheeses and dressings that are high in fat, reducing the performance benefits. But Subway serves up a tasty and healthy lunch—if you order right. [...]
Top 3 Superfoods for Increased Energy, Stamina and Power
Eating quality calories at every meal can be difficult, but for athletes it's necessary to do so as often as possible to reap maximum performance benefits on the field and [...]
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 [...]
Customize Your Fueling With You Bar Energy Snacks
Given that energy bars are easy, convenient and portable fuel sources, they're quite popular among athletes who are constantly on the go. But do you ever feel confused or overwhelmed [...]
