Nutritionist
Ask the Experts: How Can I Gain Weight?
Q: What is the best way to gain weight? A: To gain weight, you need to take in more calories than you burn on a daily basis. However, the biggest [...]
Ask the Experts: How Can I Safely Cut Weight for Wrestling?
Q: What's the safest way to cut weight for an upcoming wrestling match? A: The key to cutting weight safely is making sure to give yourself enough time. Drastic methods [...]
Up Your Calcium Intake to Improve Athletic Performance
Calcium is one of the most important minerals for female athletes to consume on a regular basis. It serves several essential functions in the body, including building healthy, strong bones [...]
The Athlete’s Superfruit: Watermelon
Watermelon is one of America’s most popular summertime treats, but eliminating it from your diet when fall hits is a big mistake, especially for athletes. Watermelon contains citrulline, an amino [...]
How to Boost and Maintain Energy
You might have noticed that LeBron James performed better in the first quarter last season than he did in fourth quarter. The reason might actually have to do with his [...]
What Makes Food Unhealthy?
Q: What are healthy foods versus unhealthy foods? A: Healthy: Lean protein—turkey, skinless chicken, fish Unsaturated fats—olives and olive oil, fish oil, organic peanut butter, hummus, avocados, omega-3 fatty acids [...]
Best Protein Choices
Choose wisely when it comes to protein. Sources that are high in fat, like red meat, dark meat poultry and anything that’s heavily processed inhibit the muscles’ ability to respond [...]
Q&A With Quinton "Rampage" Jackson: Training for UFC 135, Nutrition and Gears of War 3
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson takes on Jon "Bones" Jones for the UFC Light Heavyweight title at UFC 135 on Sept. 24, live from the Pepsi Center in Denver. "I've been out [...]
Iron Needs for Female Athletes
Athletes, particularly those in endurance sports, depend on efficient oxygen delivery to working muscles. Iron deficiency, which is especially prevalent in female athletes, prevents the body’s cells from getting enough [...]
Recipe for a Healthy Subway Sub
Many people load their subs with cheeses and dressings that are high in fat, reducing the performance benefits. But Subway serves up a tasty and healthy lunch—if you order right. [...]