Nutrients
Is Coconut Oil Healthy?
Have you heard about the new “miracle food”? Oh, you’ve got to try it. Did you know it cures cancer? And whitens your teeth? And prevents Alzheimer’s? It also reduces [...]
The Best Times to Drink a Protein Shake
Every athlete has different needs based on his or her type of training, competition and timing of last meal.
3 Fruit Recipes That Alleviate Sore Muscles
All athletes will experience delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after a workout due to small tears that are occurring within the muscle fibers when...
How to Stay Hydrated With Food During Your Summer Runs
During the summer the need for runners to stay hydrated is extremely important. Water prevents heat related illnesses and keeps your muscles strong...
You Should Eat the Peel of These 15 Fruits and Vegetables
In all likelihood, the first thing you do when you eat an orange is tear off that thick peel and throw it straight into the garbage. Guess what? You're missing [...]
Why You Should Eat 3 Bananas A Day
Bananas are nutritious, delicious, inexpensive, and can be eaten every day. Eating three bananas a day will give you lots of energy, boost your training, and improve your health. Bananas [...]
Are Nutrition Bars Making You Fat? How to Tell If Your Snack is Actually Good for You
Bars are bigger than ever, and I’m not talking about hangouts that serve Budweiser. I’m talking about the ready-to-eat, supposedly-nutritious rectangles that now occupy a large section of your local [...]
Bone Broth Breakdown: Should You Eat This ‘Super’ Soup’?
Athletes are willing to try almost anything to improve their performance. Bizarre workouts, weird superstitions and high-tech recovery tools have all become common. But what if I told you that [...]
Cookout Commandments: What to Eat (and Avoid) at Your Summer BBQ
With July 4th right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to talk about a classic American summer tradition—cookouts. They are not exactly conducive to healthy eating. With friends, family [...]
The Best Thanksgiving Carb to Eat All Year Round
While mashed (white) potatoes are one of the dishes we most look forward to on Thanksgiving, the sweet potato is a fantastic alternative. According to the Center for Science in [...]
