Sodium
Tips to Avoid Dehydration
Hydration at its core is a well understood concept; we need to water to sustain life. However when it comes to the world of sports and exercise, the...
Hydration Inside the Race Car
Weight reduction is critical when the goal is to make race cars go faster. For professional racers, every tiny bit we can shave from the car's weight is beneficial. This [...]
Use Sodium Bicarbonate to Get More Out of Creatine
Athletes who have taken creatine monohydrate know that it works, although they may not understand the science behind it. What Is Creatine? Creatine is an amino acid found in red [...]
Beat the Heat During Training With These Hydration Strategies
Summer temperatures, enjoyable on an island paradise, can be an obstacle for athletes in training. The heat brings a variety of challenges for athletes training during July and August. Staying [...]
Dishing up Pizza the Healthy Way
Ordering out for pizza is a nice break from cooking, but it's not something you want to do more than once a week. The delivery version can really pile on [...]
Don’t Ruin Your Meal: The Best and Worst Restaurant Sauces
You can ruin a relatively healthy restaurant meal in seconds. All you have to do is pour on the wrong sauce. It's a simple but costly mistake because heavy cream [...]
Think Before You Gulp: Sports Drinks
Whether you exercise for one hour three times a week or run in marathons, your body needs to replenish fluids and sugars. Sports drinks provide carbohydrates and electrolytes that help [...]
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s 4,500-Calorie ‘Hercules’ Diet
Photo via wwe.com Former Miami Hurricane football star, retired professional wrestler, actor and reality TV show host Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was already known for his Greek god-like [...]
5 Guidelines for Eating Healthy in Restaurants
The key to eating healthy when you eat out is to plan properly. The easiest way to do that is by knowing what you're getting yourself into. Before you head [...]
The New Rules of Fuel
Forget the fads and gimmicks. To perform your best, follow three rules of eating before, during and after workouts. Rule #1: Before Your Activity, “Keep It Real” Pop quiz: What’s [...]