Snacks
What Makes a Food “Ultra-Processed”? A Look at The Latest Risk In Our Diets
A recent study published in the journal BMJ Open found that the average American gets 57.9 percent of their calories from ultra-processed foods. Instinctually, that sounds bad. But what exactly [...]
WATCH: Health Nut J.J. Watt Explains How He Pigs Out at the Movies
Houston Texans outstanding defensive end J. J. Watt eats a lot of food. He needs the energy to make all the plays he makes on the field. The 2014 Defensive [...]
Build the Perfect Diet for Yourself: A DIY Guide
You have heard the phrase practice makes perfect. Or likely that I perfect practice makes perfect. But what steps are necessary to have a perfect diet?...
The Best Way to Gain Weight With Your Diet
While most Americans are struggling to shed the pounds, some athletes are struggling to pack on the pounds. Athletes may aim to gain weight for many...
How ‘Warrior Athletes’ Eat
The members of the U.S. military’s Special Operations Forces—elite teams like the Navy SEALs and Army Special Forces—are like the professional athletes you watch on TV, only the stakes of [...]
High-Protein Snacks for Athletes With Nut Allergies
High Protein Snacks for People with Nut Allergies Protein is an important part of an athlete's day. They help rebuild and repair muscles, fuel workouts,...
6 Best On-the-Go Snacks for Runners
Runners need convenient snacks. Whether you carry something during your run and eat it on the go, or you need something to throw it your bag before a race, the [...]
Surprising Muscle-Building Snacks
Anyone looking to gain muscle needs to know nutrition is the hard part in terms of getting the right calories, at the right times, with the right...
Are ‘Healthy Chips’ Really Healthy? 5 Popular Options Examined
Even if a food is downright terrible for you, the label on the box will often try to convince you that it’s healthy. Like putting a “made with real fruit” [...]
Halftime Snacks for Quick Refueling
Halftime Snacks As teams walk off the field and into the locker room, they have just 15 minutes to recover and refuel for the second half. The question...