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Pre-Workout Protein Optimizes Muscle Recovery
According to research presented at the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual meeting, what you eat before you work out may enhance recovery. Consuming protein prior to weight lifting, the [...]
Pack a Snack
Eating throughout the day is important to provide a constant source of fuel. Grabbing a snack in between meals for a constant in-flow of calories and nutrients can help give [...]
Ready, Set, Drink: Top RTDs
You have a 15- to 45-minute window of opportunity, post-workout, to fuel your muscles effectively. Six-time Ironman World Champ and first Hall-of-Famer Dave Scott advocates replenishing your body’s calorie deficit [...]
Morning Oats, Shakes and Bars
Sustainable nutrients are a must on both the macro [e.g., carbs, protein and fat] and micro [e.g., vitamins and minerals] levels. They should be affixed to your daily breakfast menu; [...]
Nutrition Strategies for Endurance and Explosive Athletes
Sound nutritional habits are important for all athletes, but there are key differences between the dietary needs of endurance and explosive athletes. Knowing these differences, as well as the similarities, [...]
Microwave Meals
Microwave meals are quick and convenient. They can also be a healthy way to fuel up for game time—as long as you’re aware of some basic guidelines. Here are some [...]
Gaining Weight the Healthy Way
Natural, healthy, weight-gaining supplements that don’t come in pill-form or in a bottle: where do you find ’em? Inside your fridge. Here, Susan Kleiner, RD, Ph.D, former nutrition consultant to [...]
Proper Fast Food Choices
By Chad Zimmerman You’re short on time and low on cash, but you need some grub. Fast food is your only option. What can you order that will fuel you [...]
14 tips on Sports Nutrition
Nancy Clark, best-selling author and expert on exercise and sports nutrition, has worked with members of the Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox and numerous Olympians. Here she provides 14 food [...]
Classifying Carbohydrates: Refined and Recommended
Despite what no-and low-carb diets prescribe, carbohydrates are an essential source of fuel for the body as well as an aid for organs to perform necessary functions. Read on to [...]