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Eat Well to Sleep Well
What you choose to eat today will actually have a big influence on your sleep tonight. Focus on foods that have cinnamon and tryptophan, an essential amino acid (meaning you [...]
Build Muscle With Eggs
If you want to build muscle, eggs are a great choice. They are a healthy and inexpensive alternative to high-priced supplements, and they provide huge benefits to athletes. Eggs improve [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Healthy vs. Unhealthy Foods
What are healthy foods versus unhealthy foods? Healthy: Lean protein: turkey, skinless chicken, fish Unsaturated fats: olives and olive oil, fish oil, organic peanut butter, hummus, avocados, omega-3 fatty acids [...]
The Athlete’s Superfruit: Watermelon
Watermelon is one of America’s most popular summertime treats, but eliminating it from your diet when fall hits is a big mistake, especially for athletes. Watermelon contains citrulline, an amino [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Energy Drinks
Q: Do you recommend sports or energy drinks for working out? A: Sports drinks have some of the coolest commercials, but they’re necessary only if you exercise vigorously for more [...]
Should I Drink a Protein Shake Before and After I Work Out?
It’s not a good idea to drink a protein shake before a workout, since it can cause you to gain extra fat, not muscle. But after a workout, taking in [...]
How to Boost and Maintain Energy
You might have noticed that LeBron James performed better in the first quarter last season than he did in fourth quarter. The reason might actually have to do with his [...]
What Makes Food Unhealthy?
Q: What are healthy foods versus unhealthy foods? A: Healthy: Lean protein—turkey, skinless chicken, fish Unsaturated fats—olives and olive oil, fish oil, organic peanut butter, hummus, avocados, omega-3 fatty acids [...]
Best Protein Choices
Choose wisely when it comes to protein. Sources that are high in fat, like red meat, dark meat poultry and anything that’s heavily processed inhibit the muscles’ ability to respond [...]
YOU Docs Health: Building Better Muscle
Your body is made up of 650 muscles, and they all play a part in giving you strength, not only to perform well in sports, but also to move your [...]