Grilled Chicken
Attention Ballplayers: During a Doubleheader, Meals Are Twice as Important
I remember the long days of summertime softball tournaments. At times we drove for hours, stayed up to the wee hours of the morning battling out a tie ballgame, only [...]
Finding the Right Protein Balance
A next-level performance edge doesn't come from dangerous and costly protein supplements. The solution lies in what's on your plate. (Read Powder Hour: Is It Time to Add Protein Powder to [...]
5 Healthy Ways to Dress Up Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken is a staple for athletes. (It powers Peyton Manning's pregame meal.) A low maintenance, lean source of protein, chicken is easy to cook. Plus it's less expensive than [...]
Pro Plates: Lunch
Lunch can help you recover from a morning workout. But even if you haven’t completed a training session, lunch is a great way to prepare for activity later in the day. Denver Broncos LB [...]
Are You Making One of These Top 10 "Healthy Food" Mistakes?
There’s no shortage of nutrition experts offering advice to athletes. With new eating tips, food swaps and sample diets coming out each day, athletes trying to lead a healthy lifestyle [...]
Taste Test: Hearty Soup Reviews
Winter means snow and freezing temps for athletes in northern parts of the country. What better way to warm up than with a bowl of hot soup? A healthy soup [...]
McDonald's Salad vs. Cheeseburger: The Surprising Healthy Option
McDonald's: Can a burger from the Golden Arches be healthier than a salad? McDouble Cheeseburger VS Premium Southwest Salad with Crispy Chicken and Newman's Own Ranch Dressing Verdict: The salad [...]
Pick and Pass: McDonald's Cheeseburger or Salad?
Which is the better choice for fueling your high performance body—a McDonald’s double cheeseburger or a McDonald's premium salad? McDouble Cheeseburger Nutrition Totals* Calories: 390 Protein: 22g Carbohydrates: 33g Fat: [...]
In the Kitchen With Gabby Reece
Pro beach volleyballer Gabby Reece is a self-described fitness enthusiast. She also eats healthy. The 6’3” former Florida State star and Olympian is committed to properly fueling her body. No [...]
Airport Food Survival Guide
Your basketball squad gets an invite to a Nike Invitational in Oregon and you're about to hop on a 5-hour flight. We recommend packing a few low-fat turkey or ham [...]