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Lunch Box Special: Tobin Heath’s Old-School Pre-Game Favorite
Many athletes follow complex eating plans to power up for big games, but not U.S. Women’s Soccer National Team member Tobin Heath. She found her secret weapon inside a kid’s [...]
Why Athletes Should Avoid a Protein-Focused Pre-Workout Meal
Health experts argue about nutrition topics endlessly. However, one thing they tend to agree on is the importance of nutrient timing for athletes. Everyone's body is made of amino acids, [...]
Power Up With Peyton Manning’s Pregame Meal
Peyton Manning is one of the best quarterbacks in professional football history, because he consistently prepares to be the best. Manning is a great athlete with an advanced knowledge of the game, but what makes [...]
Power Up With Peyton Manning's Pregame Meal
Peyton Manning is one of the best quarterbacks in professional football history, because he consistently prepares to be the best. Manning is a great athlete with an advanced knowledge of the game, but what makes [...]
Superfood Series A-Z: Jicama and Jalapeño Peppers
Jicama, or "yam bean," is a root vegetable, originally grown in Central and South America. It has a sweet and crispy texture, similar to a water chestnut. Jicama is extremely [...]
Why Honey Is Nature's Liquid Gold
Nutritionally, honey is liquid gold. (Learn about other powerhouse foods.) This natural sugar source contains anti-oxidants that boost your immune system and protect against seasonal allergies. Plus, honey is full [...]
Pre-Workout Snack Options for Athletes With Diabetes
The incidence of diabetes keeps increasing in the population as more and more people are diagnosed with the disease. There are two types: Type 1, in which the body cannot [...]
The DIY Athlete: Homemade Sports Drinks
Whether you're in the stands or competing in the game, nothing is more satisfying than a cold sports drink to quench your thirst. Unfortunately for athletes on a budget, store-bought [...]
How to Fuel For Distance Training
Nutrition: it can be a limiting factor that prevents you from being able to continue a race or training session. You might be the fittest person to ever walk the [...]
5 Simple Post-Workout Snacks
Did you know that eating a snack after you work out is just as important—if not more important—than grabbing a bite beforehand? You want to make sure you feed your [...]