Is a Banana Really ‘Basically a Candy Bar’?
A banana isn’t a candy bar. Unfortunately, that needs stating. Why? Because it’s exactly the type of common-sense nutrition advice that’s being lost in the social media age. You can [...]
4 Ways Endurance Runners Can Spice Up Their Workouts
If you examine the training of most high school, college and even professional runners, you will notice more similarities than differences. Question any high school cross country runner and they’ll [...]
Are Lärabars Actually Healthy?
While a new wellness bar brand now seems to appear on the shelves every other day, Lärabars have been around for over 15 years. Throughout that time, they’ve enjoyed a [...]
The Healthiest (And Unhealthiest) Ways to Eat Chicken
Chicken is a staple of nearly every athlete's diet. It's high in protein, affordable and simple to prepare. Those are some of the reasons why chicken recently surpassed beef in [...]
How to Prepare Nutritious Overnight Oats for Busy Athletes
Being a student athlete is all about time management. Balancing your studies, practice, competition and a social life is a full plate. Now add in...
How a High-Nitrate Diet Can Boost Athletic Performance
Nutrition is an important aspect of athletic success since what we eat serves as the fuel we use during exercise. In recent years elite Tour de France...
5 Best Post-Workout Foods That Will Transform Your Recovery
A long training session can take a lot out of your body. Pre-workout, you're likely going to a boatload of carbohydrates as an immediate energy source...
The Secret To How Pro Athletes Cheat On Their Diets Without Getting Off Track
The cheat meal. It typically comes after a substantial streak of healthy eating as an incentive for a person to stay on their diet. The theory behind it is that [...]
How I Maintain Muscle on a (Mostly) Plant-Based Diet
You mostly eat plants and you're building muscle? How do you get your protein? If you've been interested in trying a plant based diet, and you want to...
Tom Brady Wants to Sell You Cacao Goji Energy Squares
Remember when Tom Brady released his $200 “Nutrition Manual” back in May? Although the manual contained dozens of recipes, Brady has now started selling ready-to-eat food. A product called “TB12 [...]