vitamins
Teen Supplement Use Raises Concern
The word supplement has become a catchall for workout enhancement products. There are healthy supplements—vitamins, minerals and protein; and there are unhealthy supplements—steroids, amphetamines, and hormone cocktails—some of which drive (and [...]
Superfood Series A-Z: The "Ice Cream Bean" or Iced Green Tea
The Inga Edulis fruit, better known the "ice-cream bean," is a native of South America. Among its other uses, it has served as a healthy snack for the local population [...]
Fight Illness With Food
No one enjoys being sick; but when it interferes with a tournament or competition, it’s truly the pits. Playing while you’re sick is never a good idea, but some foods [...]
Good Eating Habits Are Key For Peak Academic and Sports Performance
You know by now that what you eat and drink influences classroom and on-the-field performance. This new school year and fall sports season, recommit to good nutrition by following these [...]
Study Shows Correlation Between Vitamins, Iron and Teen Fitness
A recent study conducted at the University of Zaragoza, in Spain, examined the correlation between levels of vitamins and iron in the bloodstreams of young adults and their ability to [...]
Real Athletes Eat Fat
Most athletes know about the downside of consuming fat. Eat too much, and you put yourself at risk for heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and cancer. However, it’s important to remember [...]
Preparing for Two-a-Days: Strategies for Nutrition and Hydration
Two-a-days have long been favored by high school and college football coaches to get their rosters in shape. Professional athletes in all sports use them as a standard feature of [...]
Is All Chicken Healthy?
Chicken is a tasty, protein-rich food that provides many of the vitamins and minerals necessary for a healthy diet. But not all chicken is created equal. Order the wrong type, [...]
Performance Benefits of Beetroot
The latest sensation in the sports supplement industry is none other than the humble, versatile vegetable, beetroot. Used in a variety of dishes, beetroot is packed with iron, carotenoids such [...]
Superfood Series A-Z: Hummus, Honey, Hemp Seed
Hummus This Middle Eastern staple is healthy and tasty enough to add to your daily fuel plan. Consisting of chickpeas, tahini (a sesame seed paste), olive oil, garlic and lemon [...]