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6 Easy, Fresh Dinners Using Just the Microwave
We've all had to rely on frozen meals at times. Although we can't discredit all frozen foods as unhealthy, many are loaded with sodium, artificial preservatives and trans fats. (See How [...]
Superfoods A-Z: Lentils
With more than 30% of its calories coming from muscle-building protein (more per serving than you’ll find in beef) and prices that are pocket-friendly, lentils may be the perfect way [...]
4 Tips You Should Follow Before Becoming a Vegetarian
Becoming a vegetarian is a recent diet trend I've noticed among my athletes, most notably my female clients. However, this special diet needs to be approached carefully. The wrong approach [...]
Eli Manning Talks Off-Season Training at Super Bowl XLVII
At Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning sat down to discuss his off-season training, how he uses Gatorade to gain an advantage on the [...]
Canned Foods That Boost Performance
When you are on the go and need a quick energy boost, it can be tempting to find the closest vending machine. Fortunately for your sake, you have plenty of [...]
Foods To Boost Your Mood After Tough Games
It's a no-brainer that a big win can lift your spirits, whereas a season-ending playoff loss is a major downer. You're probably familiar with the mood-enhancing chemicals called endorphins, which [...]
5 Low-Calorie Pantry Staples to Have on Hand
The best tip I can offer any athlete on healthy eating is to always plan ahead. Having grocery items washed, chopped and already cooked allows for a week of clean [...]
Why Tony Kanaan Might Be the Fittest Athlete In Motorsports
On top of being one of the best drivers in IndyCar, Tony Kanaan might be one of the fittest athletes in the entire motorsports world. Kanaan is unmatched in his [...]
Vegetarian Recipes for the Carnivorous Athlete
A plant-based diet, when done correctly, can help decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease and aid athletes in fueling properly for performance. An abundance of food items provide a variety [...]
10-Minute Dinners: 8 Healthy Recipes for Athletes
After “healthy” and “delicious,” my two favorite words describing any meal are “simple” and “fast.” We’d all have healthier eating habits if we spent our weekends planning, chopping and cooking, [...]