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3 Summer Shakes That Boost Athletic Performance
Summer is a time for athletes to rebuild their foundation and prepare for the upcoming season. Working out in the summer heat can leave you high and dry...
How to Build a Performance-Fueling Smoothie
Pre workout Smoothie Now that it is summer it's a perfect time to discuss one of my favorite food options: smoothies! I love smoothies because of their...
5 Delicious Ways to Make Junk Food Less Junky
At one point we all realize we can't live on the donuts and pizza we all loved as kids, and have to make the smarter (but less fun) decision to [...]
L.A. Galaxy’s Safe Supplementation for Soccer Players
Photo: AP Omar Gonzalez, the Los Angeles Galaxy defender and likely member of the U.S. National Team heading to the World Cup, takes fueling seriously. But according to [...]
6 Simple Power Recipes for Vegetarian Athletes
Thinkstock Oatmeal goji-berry balls and lentil burgers might sound exotic and complicated, but prepping these dishes can be just as easy as those ground turkey burgers and sweet potatoes you’ve [...]
4 ‘Bad Foods’ That Might be Good for You
As nutritionists, we learned in Nutrition 101 that unsaturated fats are the "good" fats whereas saturated fats are the "bad" ones. For years we were...
Sports Nutrition for Coaches: What to Tell Your Athletes
How can my athletes gain muscle mass and get stronger? Why are my players losing so much weight? What should my players be eating? These are the three...
Fuel Up Fast With 4 Smoothies From the New York Giants
Photo: Getty Images via Thinkstock Let’s face it: An athlete’s diet can seem pretty bland. If you’re following all the rules, it’s grilled chicken breast, veggies, rice, repeat. [...]
Spice Up Your Healthy Cooking With These Lively Combos
The first summer I lived on my own, I had to learn to cook. I planned to eat my way to Dwayne Johnson proportions making the only meals I knew: plain...
5 High Protein Vegetarian Snacks
Consuming enough protein is one of the biggest challenges for a vegetarian athlete. For vegetarians, finding great snack foods with high protein can be difficult; however, spur-of-the-moment snack foods can [...]
