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How the Glycemic Index Can Help Your Athletic Performance
Glycemic index is a measurement of how quickly food impacts blood sugar levels compared to pure sugar. Foods are ranked on a scale of 0 to 100, with...
Taco Bell Launching New High-Protein Menu
You just hit the gym for a late night session. You're drenched in sweat and your stomach is grumbling, so you get in the car and make a beeline for—Taco [...]
Salad Showdown: Which Greens Are the Healthiest?
Healthy Salad Whenever we think of salads we might associate them with the healthiest choice for dining out or the perfect lunch option when we are...
Eat More Dark Foods For Better Health
Photo: Healthyu Darth Vader might have been onto something when he asked Luke Skywalker to come to the dark side. A healthy food that has a rich, dark...
How to Hydrate With Food
When athletes think about maintaining good hydration, thoughts of water, sports drinks and even chia seeds come to mind. Questions are asked regarding...
Fuel Your Performance With Salad: Here’s How
Photo: Elanaspantry When you think of a post workout meal, your first thought is not a salad because it is seen as a light meal. However, with the right...
Flu-Fighting Vitamins and Minerals
The top vitamins and minerals for keeping your immune system performing at its peak are vitamins C, E, B6, A, D, folic acid, iron, selenium, and zinc. Don’t overdo it—especially [...]
Meal Planning: Get Ahead on the Weekend
Meal Planning: Make Ahead Weekend Meals There seems to be a common theme with athletes, having personalities that drive them to try new things and...
Race-Day Nutrition: Fueling for Your Race on a Budget
Race Nutrition: Fueling for Your Race On a Budget After running my first half-marathon, I reflected on a huge mistake that many people will make when...
5 Savory Breakfast Ideas for Athletes
Savory Breakfast Ideas A common concern for clients is their inability to eat first thing in the morning when they wake up. You're tired, have no...