Nutrients
No Magic Supplements: Why Popping Pills Can’t Replace a Good Diet
We live in a culture of instant gratification. If you want to connect with friends, they're only a text away. If you want the latest news, it's only a click [...]
Do You Need Protein Immediately After Your Workout?
Finish your lift, immediately crush a protein shake. That seems to be the preferred modus operandi of athletes and fitness-minded people everywhere. The common mode of thinking says, "The quicker you [...]
ZMA: Is This Mysterious Supplement Right for You?
Some people love it and swear by its muscle-enhancing powers. Some say it's a useless waste of money. Some just say the weird dreams you have while taking it will [...]
Eat Junk Food Without Sacrificing Your Performance
You've been taught specific foods are essential for top performance. Coaches prescribe certain "superfoods" to get you stronger, and prohibit junk food...
3 Fruits and 3 Vegetables Athletes Must Eat
Veggies Fueling for athletics requires achieving adequate amounts of macronutrients- carbohydrates, protein and fat. However, in order to keep you...
Healthy Makeovers for 3 Classic Meals
To perform at their best athletes need to eat the right foods to fuel their workouts and rebuild muscle. However, most athletes tend to eat foods that...
Fruit That Cools You Down During the Summer
When your body’s built-in thermostat—in your hypothalamus—senses your core temperature is over 98.6° F, you sweat. As each drop of moisture evaporates, it cools you. Since spicy foods raise your [...]
Salad Showdown: Which Greens Are the Healthiest?
Healthy Salad Whenever we think of salads we might associate them with the healthiest choice for dining out or the perfect lunch option when we are...
Eat More Dark Foods For Better Health
Photo: Healthyu Darth Vader might have been onto something when he asked Luke Skywalker to come to the dark side. A healthy food that has a rich, dark...
Fuel Up Fast With 4 Smoothies From the New York Giants
Photo: Getty Images via Thinkstock Let’s face it: An athlete’s diet can seem pretty bland. If you’re following all the rules, it’s grilled chicken breast, veggies, rice, repeat. [...]