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6 Easy, Fresh Dinners Using Just the Microwave
We've all had to rely on frozen meals at times. Although we can't discredit all frozen foods as unhealthy, many are loaded with sodium, artificial preservatives and trans fats. (See How [...]
What’s Missing From the Female Athlete’s Diet, Part 2: Iron
In 2010, Paula Findley became the only female triathlete to win consecutive ITU World Championship Series events. However in the 2012 London Olympics, her undiagnosed case of anemia caused [...]
Gauging Nutrition for a Half or Full Marathon
How you fuel for a marathon or half marathon is just as important as how you train. Without adequate nutrition, you’re at risk for fatigue, injury, and nutrient deficiency. Everyone [...]
Is Juicing a Healthy Diet Plan?
Juicing is currently one of the most popular fitness fads. If you've watched Fat Sick and Nearly Dead or read any articles in the media, you might have been tempted [...]
5 Healthy Salads You’ll Actually Want to Eat
Salads are great for lunch, in theory. But eating the same lettuce/tomato/cucumber combo day after day gets boring. Here are five unique salad ideas that will make you look forward [...]
Belly Fat: One of Your Biggest Opponents
Your most dangerous opponent this season may not be found on the rival team's sideline. A bulging waistline is a bigger game changer than any quarterback sneak, fake bunt or [...]
Chris Mohr Talks Nutrition at Super Bowl XLVII
Cincinnati Bengals sports nutrition consultant Chris Mohr took some time out at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans to describe the typical breakfast, lunch and dinner he recommends for his [...]
Building Muscle with Basic Foods and Beverages
Your favorite sports stadium or arena wasn't built from scraps. Its developers made sure they established a strong, stable foundation before construction began. And they did not use materials of [...]
Leslie Bonci Talks Meals for Athletes at Super Bowl XLVII
Pittsburgh Steelers dietitian Leslie Bonci took some time at the Gatorade Fuel Bar at Super Bowl XLVII to walk us through the breakfast, lunch and dinner recommendations she gives to [...]
4 Tips You Should Follow Before Becoming a Vegetarian
Becoming a vegetarian is a recent diet trend I've noticed among my athletes, most notably my female clients. However, this special diet needs to be approached carefully. The wrong approach [...]