Calcium
Answering Common Questions From Female Athletes
Here are answers to some common nutrition questions asked by female athletes. What are my greatest nutritional deficiency risks? Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the U.S. [...]
Think Before You Gulp: Sports Drinks
Whether you exercise for one hour three times a week or run in marathons, your body needs to replenish fluids and sugars. Sports drinks provide carbohydrates and electrolytes that help [...]
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s 4,500-Calorie ‘Hercules’ Diet
Photo via wwe.com Former Miami Hurricane football star, retired professional wrestler, actor and reality TV show host Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was already known for his Greek god-like [...]
Why You Need Vitamin D in Your Diet
Vitamin D, the "sunshine vitamin," is an essential nutrient for healthy bodily function. Found in few food sources, it is fairly common to be deficient. But fear not. There are many [...]
Make Sure You’re Getting Enough Calcium
We need calcium for growth. From our adolescent years through our early 20s, our bones calcify to their thickest, strongest state. Healthy bones protect organs and allow muscles to grow [...]
Nutrition Guidelines For Peak Performance in Hockey
Creating a diet plan or nutritional program for a hockey player is an intricate and specific undertaking. Each player is different—he may sleep different, use different energy systems, and have [...]
Finding the Right Protein Balance
A next-level performance edge doesn't come from dangerous and costly protein supplements. The solution lies in what's on your plate. (Read Powder Hour: Is It Time to Add Protein Powder to [...]
Superfoods A-Z: Millet
Your dinner plate is yawning at you, bored by your standard choices of brown rice, oats, and whole-wheat pasta. Face it, you’re in a rut, stuck on a nutrition plateau [...]
3 Foods That Help Build Muscle
Feel doomed to an eternity of scrawniness? If you're a scarecrow of a guy who can't put on weight, you've probably been told to eat more. (Check out Pack on the [...]
The Multi-Talented “Athlete of the Dairy Aisle”: Cheese
Cheese is like a multi-talented athlete—powerful and versatile. It's an international healthy food staple, and it belongs in your nutritional starting lineup because it contains muscle-building protein, bone-building calcium and [...]