Protein
Pumpkin Pie vs. Apple Pie: Which Is Healthier?
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but put a bunch of them in a pie and the medical staff could come running. Apple pie’s high calorie and fat count [...]
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 [...]
The 7 Best Nuts for Your Health and Performance
Nuts are bite sized powerhouses loaded with healthy fat, protein, vitamins, and minerals to keep every athlete well fueled. These concentrated sources...
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.
Top 5 Reasons Your Protein Shake is Making You Tired
Believe it or not, many active individuals (even professional athletes!) struggle with how to make a great smoothie, recovery shake, or meal replacement shake! The standard methods used to make [...]
Is Chipotle Actually Healthy?
For many people, Chipotle is like a second home. The fast casual restaurant chain now has more than 2,000 locations, a testament to its popularity. Chipotle’s food is fresh, tasty [...]
6 Fruits and Veggies You Aren’t Eating But Should Be
Fruits and vegetables are important parts of a well-balanced diet. But both "fruits" and "vegetables" are rather broad terms. There's a ton of produce out there, and it varies dramatically [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
16 Nuts and Seeds You Should Be Eating
Nuts for nuts? Good for you, because nuts pack a strong nutritional punch. They get a bad rap for being high in fat, but they shouldn’t—the fats they contain are [...]