Carbs
The 4 Most Important Sports Nutrition Rules for Athletes
3 Big Rocks of Sports Nutrition A lesson in elementary school that really resonated with me was when we were given a large jar and 10 or so objects of...
Carb Loading: Is It Worth It?
What is Carb-Loading? Carb-loading is a nutritional strategy that's been around for a while, especially in endurance sports. Carb-loading occurs when you eat a high-carbohydrate-based meal like a big plate [...]
The Benefits of Carbohydrates for Athletes – Part 4
In this final installment of why any and every athlete should be eating and enjoying carbohydrates, we will look at how carbohydrates impact sleep, hunger, and appetite, as well as [...]
The Benefits of Carbohydrates for Athletes – Part 3
In today's article, which is a continuation of parts #1 and #2 on how athletes benefit from carbohydrates, we will briefly discuss two areas that are vastly misunderstood and impacted [...]
The Benefits of Carbohydrates for Athletes – Part 2
In part 1 of this 4-part series, you witnessed a couple of the proposed benefits that carbohydrates had for you or your athletes. Now we will look at some more [...]
The Benefits of Carbohydrates for Athletes – Part 1
Today as part 1 of this 4-part series, we are going to briefly discuss a topic that has been plaguing athletes, coaches, trainers, and parents all over the world for [...]
The Best Post-Workout Carbs
Eating after a workout is essential! A common myth is that recovery foods consumed after a challenging workout should consist solely of protein sources. This is partially true, but it's [...]
How Alcohol Affects Athletic Performance
Alcohol and athletic performance have never been words that go together in a positive context. Drinking in moderation in perfectly fine for most people...
Are White Potatoes Healthy?
otatoes themselves are healthy, but many potato-derived products are not.
Here’s How Many Carbs and Calories You Save By Ditching the Bread, Bun or Wrap
Here’s the skinny on this popular dieting trend.
