Hormones
How Protein and Carbs Work Together to Build Muscle
Hormones play a major role in muscle breakdown and their subsequent rebuilding. Different food groups serve to regulate these hormones, and proper timing of fuel intake can help you fine [...]
The Performance and Health Benefits of Grass-Fed Beef
What are athletes like Jason Werth, Darrelle Revis and Deena Kastor eating to give them advantages over their competition? Your first inclination is probably to think "supplements," but in fact, [...]
Learn the Secret to Navy SEALs' Mental Toughness
Few soldiers who strive to be Navy SEALs make it through the grueling six-month Basic Underwater Demolition/SEALS (BUD/S) training. More than 70 percent of the soldiers who start BUD/S drop [...]
Promote Muscle Growth…By Eating Apples?
The old adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” isn’t only applicable to a healthy immune system. According to a new study from the University of Iowa, eating [...]
Is Creatine Safe and Effective for Young Athletes?
Often advertised as conferring huge strength and performance benefits, creatine is a popular supplement for athletes and an understandably tempting choice. Proponents cite several studies that prove it is safe [...]
Iron Chef Michael Symon: Eat Natural Foods for Improved Performance
We recently had an opportunity to discuss nutrition, especially the importance of eating natural foods, with Michael Symon. A former wrestler who now owns several restaurants, Symon appears on TV [...]
Secrets for Better, Muscle-Building Sleep
Athletes require at least eight hours of quality sleep each night to allow for maximum recovery. Proper sleep induces the body to release Human Growth Hormone (HGH), which in turn [...]
Tony Gonzalez Shakes Things Up
Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez throws down a protein-packed smoothie recipe, complete with the following ingredients: Strawberries Banana Acai berry juice All-Pro Science 100% whey protein Ice Watching Tony blend [...]