Saturated Fat
The Healthiest Oils You’ve Never Heard Of
Oils have a bad connotation associated with them. They are almost pure fat, and they can increase the risk of health issues later in life. However, several oils are actually [...]
Healthy Choices at Italian Restaurants
Coming from a big Italian family, I know how big a role food plays during the holidays and traditional family gatherings. There's something comforting about the essence and togetherness of [...]
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 [...]
Insider Tips on How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label
The nutrition facts label is a wonderful tool. It allows you to take ownership of your food choices. However, these labels often have a lot of numbers, categories and measurements [...]
The Healthiest Food To Eat At Burger King
At first glance, Burger King's menu might not look like the healthiest in the world. But dig a little deeper, and you'll find that BK actually offers a number of [...]
Real Athletes Eat Fat
Most athletes know about the downside of consuming fat. Eat too much, and you put yourself at risk for heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and cancer. However, it’s important to remember [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Addictions That Make You Look Old
Q: Does alcohol make you look younger? A: No, it doesn't. In fact, alcohol dehydrates the skin and increases the leakiness of capillaries, so more water moves from the bloodstream [...]
The Truth About Fat
Most popular diets emphasize cutting calories and avoiding fat to lose weight. Such diets may be appropriate for people looking to shed extra pounds. For athletes, however, they can convey [...]
Snack With a Healthy Granola Bar to Fuel Your Body
Granola bars are frequently marketed as healthy snacks for strength and performance athletes. They can provide energy before a workout or replenish glycogen stores afterward. But you should not use [...]
Pick And Pass: Potato Chips
Potato chips are one of the most popular snacks in America. They’re also one of the most convenient, since you can find them in just about any vending machine. It’s [...]
