Sports Nutrition
Magnesium Guide for Athletes: What You Should Know
Ask a handful of athletes about supplements; they'll probably wax poetic over caffeine and protein powder. Perhaps some will even acknowledge the benefits of creatine and fish oil. Alternatively, bring [...]
A Super Simple Way to Get Teens to Eat More Vegetables
American teens are shockingly bad at eating vegetables.
Why Health Nuts Are Freaking Out for Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut seems like an unlikely superfood. While it’s often accompanied by sausages and steins of beer, sauerkraut has nutritional benefits that should not be underestimated. This traditional Eastern European staple [...]
How to Feed a Teen Athlete
Fueling an adolescent athlete can feel like a tall task. Here are the basics in under 600 words. There is no “special diet plan” to achieve optimal athletic performance. Eat [...]
Is Kombucha Actually Healthy?
Kombucha. The name alone sounds exotic, like an elixir of health from a faraway land. Indeed, it’s believed that kombucha—which is defined as a beverage produced by fermenting sweet tea [...]
Why Kids Need More Bacon and Eggs
Kids need fat. Lots of it. According to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, teenagers should consume between 25-35 percent of their total daily calories from fat. Just how much [...]
The Healthiest Food to Eat at McDonald’s
With over 37,000 restaurants across the globe, a McDonald’s is never far. While some “health conscious” folks would never dream of dining at the Golden Arches, the truth is that [...]
The 44-Cent Halftime Snack That Powers Duke Basketball
When the Blue Devils march into the locker room at halftime, they reach for a secret weapon. With an annual budget of nearly $20 million, higher than any other program in [...]
Feed the Beasts: Nutrition Strategies That Power Duke Basketball
Duke is college basketball royalty. The Blue Devils have missed the big dance just once since 1983, racking up five national titles during that span. Now, they’re striving for number [...]
This Company Created the First Nutrition Bar Formulated Specifically for Youth Athletes
Youth sports are more hectic than ever. Simply getting kids to the never-ending parade of practices, games and tournaments on time can be a big challenge for parents. And getting [...]