Carbohydrates
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...
Why Carbs Aren’t the Enemy
Low carb, slow carb, no carb. I have heard it all when it comes to diets and it could not be further from the truth. You see, it is impossible for our...
How to Build a Strong Immune System
As an athlete, continuous and consistent exercise puts a burden on your immune system. This holds especially true when improper nutrition comes into...
Post-Halloween Treats: Choosing the ‘Best’ Options
Every kid loves to go trick or treating for Halloween. Going door to door and getting free candy is as good as it gets. The problem is most of the candy...
How Should In-Season Nutrition Differ From Off-Season Nutrition?
Senior principal scientist of the Gatorade Sports Science Institute Dr. Kim Stein answers your questions about how to eat, drink and play your best. Q: Should the foods I eat [...]
Surviving Football Hell Week: A Nutrition Guide
As the summer months draw to a close, football players all over the country get prepared for the most grueling training period of their entire sport...
Cross-Country Nutrition Tips for the Long Run
Runners - especially those in cross country at either the high school or collegiate level - ask a lot of their bodies. Many runners put in high mileage...
Fueling Up With Luke Kuechly
How he learned to eat right and hydrate properly My freshman year of high school [St. Xavier, Cincinnati], I got hurt. In my sophomore year I played on the offensive side [...]
How to Eat Like a Tennis Pro
Tennis fans have their eyes glued on the US Open Tennis Championships. The best players in the world are battling it out with the hopes of winning the...
5 Healthy Salads That Will Actually Fill You Up
5 Healthy Salads that Will Actually Fill You Up Salads can be a great meal to add into your days, often helping you meet your vegetable intake and...