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6 Easy, Fresh Dinners Using Just the Microwave
We've all had to rely on frozen meals at times. Although we can't discredit all frozen foods as unhealthy, many are loaded with sodium, artificial preservatives and trans fats. (See How [...]
The Healthiest Foods on McDonald’s Dollar Menu
In terms of getting the best bang for your buck, you really can't argue with the allure of the McDonald's Dollar Menu, especially when you're on a budget or away [...]
Avoid Workout Dizziness With These Pre-Workout Snacks
If you feel dizzy in the middle of a workout, your pre-workout snack (or lack of one) may be the culprit. Neglecting your nutrition is dangerous, because a low blood [...]
Leslie Bonci Talks Meals for Athletes at Super Bowl XLVII
Pittsburgh Steelers dietitian Leslie Bonci took some time at the Gatorade Fuel Bar at Super Bowl XLVII to walk us through the breakfast, lunch and dinner recommendations she gives to [...]
Study Shows Fast Food May Have an Immediate Impact on Your Health
As an athlete, you already know that you're probably not ordering your most healthy meals from the driver's seat of your car. Yet when cravings hit, even nutrition junkies can [...]
Broccoli or Big Macs? How Collegiate Athletes Can Eat Healthy
Among all college students, athletes should be especially interested in eating healthy. This is because they burn so many calories through practice, conditioning, lifting and games; and in order to [...]
7 Healthiest Fast Food Breakfast Options
As a student athlete, you barely make it to school on time, let alone prepare a healthy three-course breakfast. Unfortunately, if you decide to skip breakfast, you’ll suffer the consequences. When [...]
Fuel Your Performance: Game-Day Meal Plan for Basketball Players
Basketball athletes know that their season is long and physically demanding. But many players don't know how to balance and time their meals throughout the day, particularly during a tournament [...]
Eat What You Love: 3 Simple Guidelines for Healthy Trade-Offs
Are you feeling like the only way to stick to a healthy diet is to avoid your favorite restaurants and fast-food joints? Although this may be mostly true, you can [...]
Basketball Nutrition: Pre-, During and Post-Game Meal Strategies
As a basketball player and bodybuilder, I received a unique insight on how to build muscle for basketball players. Throughout my experience, I have found that basketball nutrition is not [...]