Nutrition
ATHLETES: HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR FRIDGE
Unbeknownst to most people apparently there is an optimal way to organize your fridge.
Nutrition
HOW MUCH SHOULD ATHLETES DRINK TO HYDRATE?
Staying hydrated is more confusing than ever. Here’s an evidence-based answer to the question: how much should you drink to stay hydrated?
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How to Choose a Sports Drink: What to Look For
Gatorade, Vitargo, Roctane, Nuun…the number of sports drinks is dizzying. How are you supposed to know what to drink to support your training and races?! Does it matter what you buy? What should you look for?
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Top 5 Ways to Make Next Season Your Best Yet
There is a wide range of feelings when it comes to canceled races. You’re allowed to feel upset, stressed, or even happy you’re off the hook. Whatever your emotions are regarding the cancellations, know that they are valid. We can’t change the situation, so let’s make the most of it. Read more…
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The #1 Mistake Injured Athletes Make
We’ve all been there, whether it’s a crash, sprain, strain or another ailment, we’ve all been injured. When athletes are sidelined from training they often make a huge mistake- they slash calories. “I’m not training so I don’t need to eat very much.” False. When you’re injured you don’t need Read more…
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Genetic Testing for Athletes
It’s undeniable that good health is the foundation for optimal performance. Nutrients absorbed from the food you eat are what fuels your body’s processes. Your body can’t function without them, making the interdependency with nutrition inherent. Food affects everyone differently, and genetics is a big reason why.
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Athletes, Fish, and Mercury: How to Strike a Balance
After going through the research, good evidence suggests the health benefits of eating seafood far outweigh the risk of mercury poisoning. You shouldn’t be afraid of eating seafood, especially if you follow the recommendations below. Nothing in life has zero risks. We always have to take on some degree of risk in our actions, and eating seafood is no different.
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Heart Healthy Valentine’s Day Recipe
Take care of your heart, and your Valentine with our heart healthy Valentine’s Day recipe.
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What’s the best diet for an athlete?
Food is a tool and opportunity to help you achieve your goals, not something to restrict and fight against. When it comes to healthy eating, aim for progress not perfection. If you have mostly whole, unprocessed foods 80% of the time, it’s okay to have…
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Juicer: The Athletes Friend
Endurance athletes demand a lot from their bodies. Hours of training depletes micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) and stresses cells. Although some supplements can help replete important micronutrients, research suggests repletion through whole foods is far superior. Whole, unadulterated foods contain thousands of enzymes. At the current time, the complete role Read more…