Nutrition Advice
Protein & Water: The Keystones of Sports Nutrition
There are two key principles, however, that have withstood the test of time in our clinic: Protein and water should make up most of your diet. Here is why.
When Is it Safe For Kids to Start Drinking Coffee?
The more we learn about coffee, the more evidence there is that it can support a healthy lifestyle. The case for drinking coffee today may be stronger than ever before. [...]
Is Trail Mix Actually Healthy?
Trail mix has been around for over a century. Its origins can be traced back to an outdoorsman named Horace Kephart, who helped plot the route of the Appalachian Trail, [...]
Is Kombucha Actually Healthy?
Kombucha. The name alone sounds exotic, like an elixir of health from a faraway land. Indeed, it’s believed that kombucha—which is defined as a beverage produced by fermenting sweet tea [...]
Is a Banana Really ‘Basically a Candy Bar’?
A banana isn’t a candy bar. Unfortunately, that needs stating. Why? Because it’s exactly the type of common-sense nutrition advice that’s being lost in the social media age. You can [...]
The Healthiest Food to Eat at McDonald’s
With over 37,000 restaurants across the globe, a McDonald’s is never far. While some “health conscious” folks would never dream of dining at the Golden Arches, the truth is that [...]
Are You a Teen Athlete Looking For an Edge? Try Eating Twice Before Lunch
Nutrition is a weapon. Most young athletes don’t realize this. They put in the hard work—they lift, they run, they practice. But the reality is everyone does these things. Sure, [...]
Are Stretch Island Fruit Snacks Actually Healthy?
Walking through a grocery store and sorting through what’s healthy and what’s not has never felt more difficult. Food companies know that everyone is looking to eat smart, so many [...]
Dietary Displacement: The Real Reason Trendy Diets Can Produce Great Results
Keto. Gluten-free. Raw vegan. Many of today’s trendiest diets are quite restrictive. And when you think about it, some are in direct conflict with one another—raw vegan diets forbid all [...]
Here’s What a Full Day of LeBron’s Meals and Snacks Look Like
LeBron James' body has gone through some serious changes over his 15 years (and counting) in the NBA. During the twilight of his first stint in Cleveland and through much [...]