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Make the Most of Your Microwave Meal
Pre-packaged microwave meals are quick and convenient, and although many are loaded with fat and empty calories, some can be a healthy way to fuel up. Just read the nutrition [...]
Pack Your Plate Using Eating Tips From Paul Pierce
Boston Celtics stalwart Paul Pierce has a foundation, The Truth on Health, which is dedicated to empowering young people to lead healthy, active lifestyles. As young athletes, you don’t [...]
Tips for Preparing Healthy Meals From Iron Chef Michael Symon
One of the biggest obstacles to proper nutrition for athletes is actually knowing how to prepare healthy meals. Meals that you simply throw in the microwave (like boxed dinners) are [...]
Perfect Pre-Game Eating
You destroyed a huge meal right before a game. Result: your stomach was heavy and you felt too sick and weighed down for competition. On the other hand, if you [...]
Track & Field Nutrition Plan
Fatigue is a common complaint among track athletes, so the right nutrition plan is key to keeping you energized during high-powered workouts and achieving your personal best. Keep the following [...]
Build Muscle With a Healthy Sandwich
Beat the boredom of a plain turkey sandwich—and build lean muscle while you’re at it—with this tasty alternative, recommended by New York Jets nutrition consultant Wendy Meyer Sterling. Components 1 [...]
Nutrition Plan for Volleyball
Your training plan involves intense, short-burst workouts and drills. Focusing your fueling on these four tips will make for successful training sessions. Tip 1: Start the night before. Prepare for [...]
Cafeteria Eating Guidelines
A midday meal is a must whenever you have afternoon action planned. If you’re opting for cafeteria-style grub and need a hunch on what to munch, pay attention to this [...]
Fuel Up or Sit Down
Gassed. Out of breath. Last across the line. Or worse, flat on your back. If you’re a football player, you want to avoid such embarrassments. If you don’t, you’ll probably [...]
Baseball Nutrition Plan
Following Detroit Tigers strength coach Javair Gillett's off-season strength and agility program is the first step to becoming a more powerful, better baseball player. The second is proper eating, because [...]