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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 [...]
Stick With Natural Protein-Rich Foods and Beverages
Want to get the most nutritional bang for your buck? If you're a serious athlete looking to gain muscle, skip the powders and supplements, and look to protein-rich foods and [...]
Landon Donovan Fueling Performance
One of the most celebrated players in the history of American soccer didn't always get enough fluids before matches. Early in his career, Landon Donovan unfortunately developed a negative attitude [...]
Superfood Series A-Z: Edamame
For our A-Z Superfood series, what immediately comes to mind for the letter E? Probably eggs! But if you’ve already had your fill of eggs for the day or crave [...]
Superfood Series A-Z: Dates
Eating fresh fruit is generally recommended over munching on dried fruit. A cup of dried fruit contains less water and more sugar than a cup of fresh fruit. However, dried [...]
Fuel Up For Post-Workout Recovery With Low-Fat Chocolate Milk
Looking for an easy way to recover completely after an intense workout or game? Make sure to fuel your body right. Your recovery meal or snack should have just the [...]
Superfood Series A-Z: Beets
For the second letter of our Superfood Series, bet you thought we were going to feature blueberries. True, the blue fruit is an excellent nutritional choice, but we wanted to [...]
Athlete Superfood Series A-Z: Avocado
We recently discussed the importance of including healthy fats in your diet. A super easy way to satisfy that recommendation is by incorporating the ultra-nutritious avocado into your meal plan. [...]
H20 Made Fun: Drink Wat-Aah, a New Bottled Energy Water
It didn’t take long for Patrick Peterson to announce his arrival to the NFL. Early in the fourth quarter of his first pro game, the Arizona Cardinal rookie took an [...]
Why Chocolate Milk Is a Great Recovery Drink
When your mom told you to drink your milk, she was more of a training expert than you thought. Recent research shows that chocolate milk has great benefits for post-workout [...]