Carbohydrates
The Real Role of Lactic Acid in Exercise and Recovery
A long-standing theory about exercise cool-down is that it plays a role in preventing delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) by flushing lactic acid from your system. Not only is this [...]
The Boston Cannons’ ‘Keep It Real’ Eating Plan
Photo: AP When you hear the term “professional athlete,” you probably don’t think of a weekend warrior who works a regular 9-to-5 job. But for nearly all Major [...]
A Recipe for Healthy Turkey Burgers
Photo: Azestybite Turkey burgers can be a healthy alternative to all beef patties, packed with lean fat, protein, and nutrients. The problem is most...
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...
3 Ways to Boost Your Workouts With Carbs
The Other Anabolic Window: Carb Timing and Glycogenolysis Protein timing has been all the hype. So much so that many people are making a name for...
5 Tips to Increase Lean Body Mass
As the weather turns warmer, there is an increased focus on getting back in shape. A key component of this and of fitness in general is increasing lean...
5 ‘Good Foods’ That Might Be Bad for You
For years, we have been told that healthy foods are those low in fat and sodium and high in fiber and protein. Evil can lurk, though, among what we...
6 Simple Power Recipes for Vegetarian Athletes
Thinkstock Oatmeal goji-berry balls and lentil burgers might sound exotic and complicated, but prepping these dishes can be just as easy as those ground turkey burgers and sweet potatoes you’ve [...]
Sports Nutrition for Coaches: What to Tell Your Athletes
How can my athletes gain muscle mass and get stronger? Why are my players losing so much weight? What should my players be eating? These are the three...
How the Denver Broncos Rode Demaryius Thomas to the Super Bowl
Photo via AP On a team loaded with more weapons than a United States Army base, Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas has established himself as the most [...]