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Vegetarian Diets for Football Players
Last year, Houston Texans RB Arian Foster caused fans in the Longhorn state to choke a little on their prime rib when he declared himself a vegan. The plan didn't [...]
6 Nutrition Rules Football Players Must Follow During the Season
Maintaining muscle mass and body weight during long and grueling pre-season practices and scrimmages can be difficult for football players. Chances are, they burn more calories than they consume, but [...]
Fuel Up! Grocery Shopping for Training Camp and 2-A-Days
During training season, you have the opportunity to gain speed and strength—and hopefully a starting spot. Unfortunately, you also have a risk of getting hurt, coming down sick or losing [...]
What to Eat to Stay Healthy On and Off the Field
When your name is called in key situations this coming season, you must be mentally and physically ready to execute the play successfully. Coaches and teammates will be counting on [...]
Diet Guidelines for Teenage Tennis Players
If you've just gotten off the court after a morning of playing tennis, you might be temped to stop at the nearest fast food restaurant and order a feast, figuring [...]
Fermented Milk: Does It Reduce Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness?
Got milk? How about fermented milk? We’ll wait for the gag reflex to pass… Better? Good. Now let’s talk about the health advantages you can secure from drinking fermented milk—a [...]
Don’t Ruin Your Meal: The Best and Worst Restaurant Sauces
You can ruin a relatively healthy restaurant meal in seconds. All you have to do is pour on the wrong sauce. It's a simple but costly mistake because heavy cream [...]
Why You Need Vitamin D in Your Diet
Vitamin D, the "sunshine vitamin," is an essential nutrient for healthy bodily function. Found in few food sources, it is fairly common to be deficient. But fear not. There are many [...]
Healthy, Muscle-Building BBQ Dips
Most people think they know the golden rule of navigating backyard BBQs: Eat the meat and veggies, avoid the dips and spreads. But before you blow by the bowl of [...]
The Meat-Free Athlete
If you choose a vegetarian diet for health, nutritional or personal reasons, you can still perform at the same high level as athletes who get their protein from meat. Pro [...]