Fat
4 Underrated Performance Benefits Associated with Healthy Fat Intake
An introduction to the benefits healthy fats have on athletic performance and other associated factors that affect performance is long overdue. Like its counterparts of carbohydrates and protein, fat plays [...]
Which is Worse for You: Fat or Sugar?
Few things in this world are more complicated than nutrition. Nutritional recommendations and diet fads change more than the wind. It's hard to say that anything in nutrition is definitive. [...]
Study Says Kids Who Grow Up On Whole Milk Less Likely to Be Overweight
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Why Kids Need More Bacon and Eggs
Kids need fat. Lots of it. According to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, teenagers should consume between 25-35 percent of their total daily calories from fat. Just how much [...]
You’re Probably Ignoring This Number in the Nutrition Facts—and It Might Be Making You Fat
As a country, America has never been more obese. There’s no one reason for this. Too much added sugar, not enough physical activity, chronic dehydration—all of these things play a [...]
Trying to Gain Weight? Here’s What Your Meals Should Look Like
So you want to bulk up, huh? Gaining weight can be a great thing for an athlete, especially when it's done intelligently and responsibly. Gaining muscular size and strength is [...]
10 Things You Need to Know to Burn More Body Fat
Consider this article your quick guide to fat burning and getting lean. Whether you're looking to get in better shape for your sport or simply want to get your summer [...]
If It Fits Your Macros: Everything You Kneed to Know About the Wildly Popular ‘IIFYM’ Diet
Your Macros—a.k.a. “IIFYM”—is one of the most popular diets on the planet. Here’s what it entails and the pros and cons of this unique eating approach. What Are Macros? Macros [...]
How Nutrient Timing Affects Athletic Performance
Athletes have a lot of advice to keep in mind to make the most of their workout. What time is best to exercise, how many times a week you should...
Why You Want Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Your Diet
Avoiding fat is typically a good thing, but one type of fat should be in your diet. Omega-3 fatty acids have a ton of health benefits that you might not [...]