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Athletes: Get More Powerful With Magnesium
Foods we eat can change the way our body utilizes energy, thereby affecting our athletic performance. Magnesium is one of the most common deficiencies...
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...
6 Simple Power Recipes for Vegetarian Athletes
Thinkstock Oatmeal goji-berry balls and lentil burgers might sound exotic and complicated, but prepping these dishes can be just as easy as those ground turkey burgers and sweet potatoes you’ve [...]
Grading the Best (and Worst) Food Crazes of 2013
Five years ago, if I offered you a Cronut, kale chip or sriracha sauce, you probably would’ve turned your nose up or said, “What is that?” But by 2013, these foods—along [...]
Meal Planning: Get Ahead on the Weekend
Meal Planning: Make Ahead Weekend Meals There seems to be a common theme with athletes, having personalities that drive them to try new things and...
Finding the Right Protein Balance
A next-level performance edge doesn't come from dangerous and costly protein supplements. The solution lies in what's on your plate. (Read Powder Hour: Is It Time to Add Protein Powder to [...]
Vegetarian Snacks: Pre- and Post-Workout
Finding variety in pre- and post-workout snacks can be difficult for vegetarian athletes. However, to provide your body with a full range of nutrients, it's important to have a rotation with [...]
5 Healthy Salads You’ll Actually Want to Eat
Salads are great for lunch, in theory. But eating the same lettuce/tomato/cucumber combo day after day gets boring. Here are five unique salad ideas that will make you look forward [...]
5 Low-Calorie Pantry Staples to Have on Hand
The best tip I can offer any athlete on healthy eating is to always plan ahead. Having grocery items washed, chopped and already cooked allows for a week of clean [...]
Does a Vegan Diet Contain Enough Protein for Athletes?
Conventional wisdom states that in order to be healthy people, especially athletes, need a diet rich in animal-based proteins like meat and dairy products. This has led to the misconception [...]