Sugars
Why Athletes Should Throw Out the Scale
Many of my athletes are surprised to find that I will often not weigh them at our nutrition appointments. One of my biggest turn offs when it comes to...
Is Granola Actually Healthy?
There’s a reason granola has become such a popular snack. Several reasons, in fact. For one, it’s ultra convenient. Two, it’s versatile—a handful of granola can instantly upgrade a yogurt, [...]
Are Nutrition Bars Making You Fat? How to Tell If Your Snack is Actually Good for You
Bars are bigger than ever, and I’m not talking about hangouts that serve Budweiser. I’m talking about the ready-to-eat, supposedly-nutritious rectangles that now occupy a large section of your local [...]
Starbucks’ Seasonal Drinks Are a Nutritional Nightmare
Black coffee is a healthy, energizing beverage. From enhanced memory to improved athletic performance, black coffee (or coffee with just a dash of cream and/or sugar) can give you a [...]
What is ‘Added Sugar?’ The Addictive Ingredient That’s Killing Millions of Americans
Sugar is sabotaging the health of millions of Americans. A report from Credit Suisse estimated that Americans collectively spend $1 trillion annually to address health issues that are “closely tied [...]
LeBron Reveals the Nutritional Changes He Makes to Elevate His Performance During the Postseason
The Cleveland Cavaliers are down 2-0 to the Golden State Warriors in the 2017 NBA Finals, but we wouldn't count them out just yet. Why? Because Cleveland still has LeBron James. After [...]
How I Became a Seven-Fingered Diabetic Powerlifter
My name is Chris Ruden, a diabetic powerlifter with type 1 diabetes, just as you or your loved one for whom you're reading this article. We may have the...
5 Side Effects of a Low-Protein Diet for Athletes
Most people generally know that protein is related to building muscle, even if they don't understand the biology of it. For athletes, it's a critical...
Why Every Athlete Should Care About FODMAPs
FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols) are commonly eaten short-carbohydrates and sugar alcohols, which can negatively affect someone’s gut—especially if they have stomach issues such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS.) [...]
5 Endurance Supplements That Effectively Boost Your Stamina
Endurance athletics requires a fine balance of strength and endurance that can only be achieved by years of strategic training and dieting. Endurance...