Fish Oil
A Guide to Muscle-Building Supplements
More and more athletes are experimenting with muscle-building supplements to give them an edge over their competition. However, not all supplements are safe or as effective as they claim. Read [...]
The Best Dietary Supplements for Hockey Players
All hockey players—all athletes for that matter—should know exactly what they are putting in their bodies. The worst thing a player can do is to ingest something that produces bad [...]
The Best Supplements for Building Muscle
Supplements have the power to fulfill your body's nutritional needs and maximize your workout gains and sports performance. That is why athletes are constantly striving to find the best supplement [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Fats You Need
Fats are organic substances that do not dissolve in water. Of the three calorie-providing nutrients in food—fat, protein and carbohydrates—fat has the most calories per gram [9]. Triglyceride is the [...]
Fats You Need
If I had to name the single most misunderstood nutrient, it would be fat. I’m going to clear up confusion about it and why it’s important in your diet. Fats [...]
The importance of Omega-3 fatty acid supplements
By: Dean Ochi, ATC, CSCS Many athletes believe great achievements can be a product of scientific breakthroughs in medical labs. Some scour the Internet, health food stores and other supplement [...]