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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 [...]
Summer Daily Nutrition Plan
With summer finally here, realize this: your break is from school, not training. And your eating habits need to be in tune with all the hard workouts you’ll be doing. [...]
The Dukan Diet: The Real Deal or Another Trend?
Diets like the Atkins, which cut carbs in favor of protein, were once all the rage. Nowadays, for weight loss, experts favor balanced and natural diets with a focus on [...]
Made-to-Order Restaurant Eating: Hold the Fat
Restaurant and fast food menus are usually loaded with high-fat, calorie-rich foods and meals. Heavy creams and sauces, mile-high toppings and supersized portions can do mad damage to your body. [...]
Add Lean Muscle With The Two-Hour Protein Rule
Consuming protein after training is a proven method for increasing muscle size and strength, as it provides muscles with the amino acids they need to rebuild and recover. Experts recommend [...]
Fuel Up Throughout the Day
According to Gatorade Sports Science Institute senior scientist Dr. Kim White, “A high school athlete’s diet should be very well-rounded, because if you’re not getting enough [nutrients], you start to [...]
Serving Up the Right Portions
A tennis ball serves up value beyond the court. Its size is actually the true serving amount for a cup of rice, cereal, pasta and (hate to break it to [...]
Energize Your Body
Athletes seek to gain performance advantages over their competition by using two common energy sources, caffeine and carbohydrate. Which one is the better choice?A recent Gatorade study found that 200 [...]
Track & Field Nutrition Plan
Fatigue is a common complaint among track athletes, so the right nutrition plan is key to keeping you energized during high-powered workouts and achieving your personal best. Keep the following [...]
Plating Proper Portions
Failing to fuel with proper portions can be problematic when working to maximize training and achieve body composition goals, since the latter is a direct result of the balance between [...]