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The Los Angeles Lakers PRO Nutrition Plan
Photo: AP Steve Nash took to it quickly. Kobe Bryant said he never felt better. And Dwight Howard used it to turn his season around (even if he [...]
Weight Loss and the Mediterranean Style Diet
Research is increasingly showing that a diet rich in nuts, fish, fruits, and vegetables may not only have a beneficial effect on the heart, but also on...
The Football Player’s Grocery List
Football Training Camp Grocery List Training camp is such an important part of your season. It's the official start of working on your endurance,...
Heart-Healthy Foods for Athletes on the Go
Heart Healthy Foods and How to Actually Fit Them Into Your Day! Cardiovascular disease and high cholesterol are two major concerns in our country....
Paleo-Friendly Meals for CrossFit Athletes
The Paleo Diet, with its mantra "If the cavemen didn't eat it, you shouldn't either," has become increasingly popular with CrossFit athletes. It's not hard to understand why. Both programs [...]
Von Miller’s Energy-Packed Pre-Game Fueling
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? When asked this age-old question during an NFL minicamp, Denver Broncos linebacker (and aspiring poultry farmer) Von Miller said, “I think it’d [...]
Simple Suggestions for Eating Healthier
Striving to eat healthy is one thing, but actually knowing which foods are healthy and which are not is another. If you're looking to boost your athletic performance, here are [...]
Why You Need Vitamin D in Your Diet
Vitamin D, the "sunshine vitamin," is an essential nutrient for healthy bodily function. Found in few food sources, it is fairly common to be deficient. But fear not. There are many [...]
Healthy, Muscle-Building BBQ Dips
Most people think they know the golden rule of navigating backyard BBQs: Eat the meat and veggies, avoid the dips and spreads. But before you blow by the bowl of [...]
How to Incorporate Healthy Fats Into Your Diet
You're trying to eat healthy, so you purchase low-fat peanut butter instead of regular. It's a better option, right? Wrong. Take a look at the regular peanut butter label. One [...]