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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 [...]
Breakfast Before Bed
If summer morning workouts leave you feeling drained for the rest of the day, consider eating breakfast before bed. On runnersworld.com, sport nutritionist Leslie Bonci recently recommended a few bedtime [...]
Ready, Set, Drink: Top RTDs
You have a 15- to 45-minute window of opportunity, post-workout, to fuel your muscles effectively. Six-time Ironman World Champ and first Hall-of-Famer Dave Scott advocates replenishing your body’s calorie deficit [...]
Detriments of Alcohol
Even one alcoholic drink can put your performance on the brink. Leslie Bonci, sports nutrition director at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and nutrition consultant to the Pittsburgh Steelers, [...]
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 [...]