Watermelon
9 Foods You Didn’t Know Have as Much Protein as Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is a popular food, often praised for its high protein content. A two-tablespoon serving packs eight grams of protein, making it an easy way to add protein to [...]
3 Fruit Recipes That Alleviate Sore Muscles
All athletes will experience delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after a workout due to small tears that are occurring within the muscle fibers when...
You Should Eat the Peel of These 15 Fruits and Vegetables
In all likelihood, the first thing you do when you eat an orange is tear off that thick peel and throw it straight into the garbage. Guess what? You're missing [...]
This Rare Compound Found in Watermelon Improves Endurance, Reduces Fatigue and Makes You a Better Overall Athlete
Watermelon is a favorite summertime snack, but if you're munching on it only at the occasional barbecue, you're missing out. Watermelon is a nutritional powerhouse, chock full of nutrients and [...]
WATCH: Lacrosse Star Paul Rabil Obliterates a Watermelon
Major League Lacrosse star Paul Rabil, probably the most well-known lacrosse player in the world, is a force on the field. And recently, Rabil has also been demonstrating his trick shot [...]
Fruit That Cools You Down During the Summer
When your body’s built-in thermostat—in your hypothalamus—senses your core temperature is over 98.6° F, you sweat. As each drop of moisture evaporates, it cools you. Since spicy foods raise your [...]
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. [...]
Healthy Cookout Options to Fuel Summer Training
It's summertime. Time to fire up the grill. We already know to avoid eating chips, hamburgers, hot dogs and mayo-loaded potato salad. But since those are all BBQ staples, what [...]
The Athlete’s Superfruit: Watermelon
Watermelon is one of America’s most popular summertime treats, but eliminating it from your diet when fall hits is a big mistake, especially for athletes. Watermelon contains citrulline, an amino [...]
Torii Hunter's Gameday Diet
The daily menu of Anaheim Angels outfielder Torii Hunter includes three meals and three snacks for a total intake of 2,800 to 3,000 calories. “That helps keep my strength and [...]
