Sodium
Kait's Meal of the Month: Apple Pork Chops
Editor's Note: Tired of reading why it's important to eat healthy and what your diet should consist of? If you're a STACK reader, you know by now that certain foods [...]
Kait’s Meal of the Month: Apple Pork Chops
Editor's Note: Tired of reading why it's important to eat healthy and what your diet should consist of? If you're a STACK reader, you know by now that certain foods [...]
How to Make Flavorful Meals Without Excess Fat, Sugar and Sodium
What do healthy options like steamed vegetables, lean chicken breast and low-sodium soups have in common? They're bland and boring! When learning to cook and eat more nutritiously, the most [...]
Eat Healthy On the Road: Fast Food Meals For Under $10
A stellar performance in a hard fought away game leaves you starving, and it's natural to want to fuel up before the ride home. Or you're away at a weekend [...]
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 [...]
Hydrate With Pickle Juice
Yes, it turns out that pickle juice has hydrating qualities comparable to popular sports drinks. In fact, the electrolytes found in the briny juice can hydrate your body after intense [...]
Time Your Fueling for Peak Performance
Pre-Activity Consuming fast-acting carbs prior to physical activity allows you to work harder and longer. For an immediate energy boost, take in approximately 100 calories of easily-digestible carbs 15 minutes [...]
Elements of Proper Hydration
Anyone who’s serious about playing sports knows that staying hydrated is crucial to peak performance. But hydrating goes beyond drinking water. Follow these guidelines to make sure you’re fueling at [...]
Coconut Water Vs. Sports Drinks
Athletes benefit tremendously from a healthy dose of potassium in their diets, because potassium eases muscle cramps and helps balance high levels of sodium. However, athletes must determine the most [...]
The Best Pre-Workout Supplements
To be bigger, faster and last longer, athletes often turn to supplements for a competitive edge. But with more than thirty thousand supplements available in the USA alone, it's increasingly [...]