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The One Nutrition Mistake Every Youth Athlete Makes
A youth athlete's schedule doesn’t exactly lend itself to ideal nutrition. Case in point? The long stretch between lunch and dinner. Due to class schedules and after-school athletic commitments, it [...]
Delightful Desserts for the Grill
The capstone to any healthy BBQ meal is a delicious dessert. But don’t settle for boring (and calorie-dense) cake and ice cream. You can get far more flavor out of [...]
Are Goldfish Healthy?
Goldfish are as American as apple pie. Introduced by Pepperidge Farm in 1962, the fish-shaped cheese crackers have stood the test of time. Perhaps in part due to their enduring [...]
Boost Your Sleep and Boost Your Game
Got game? Get ZZZZss-- The Role of Sleep and Performance Amy Jamieson-PetonicWorking with fitness minded folks, I get lots of questions about how to...
Sylvester Stallone Stars in Crime Biopic ‘Scarpa’
Sylvester Stallone will star as Gregory Scarpa, former capo and chief enforcer for the Colombo crime family, in the big screen biopic Scarpa. As Mafia hit men go, Scarpa was especially [...]
Surprising Muscle-Building Snacks
Anyone looking to gain muscle needs to know nutrition is the hard part in terms of getting the right calories, at the right times, with the right...
Healthy Snack Recipes for Hungry Athletes
Snack Ideas for The Hungry Athlete As an athlete, you train and work hard, needing an almost constant supply of energy to perform at the top of your...
Survive Two-a-Days With 5 Fueling Tips From the Houston Texans
Summer is the hottest time of year, which makes it a less-than-ideal time for the longest, hardest practices you’ll face. But that’s the reality for fall sport athletes everywhere. To [...]
Should You Go Gluten Free?
Current news reports have turned gluten into public health enemy number one. You hear it about on popular nutrition blogs, see it blasted in magazines, and watch as grocery stores devote [...]
Pro Plates: Snacks
Athletes need to eat every few hours throughout the day to provide their bodies with a steady stream of nutrients. Snacking also elevates the metabolism, which burns body fat and prevents you from overeating [...]