The mention of fiber calls to mind images of dry, flavorless muffins or breakfast cereals that look and taste like tree bark. Clearly, these images of outdated “health foods” aren’t particularly appealing and have overshadowed the beneficial impact that fiber has on our wellbeing. Fiber doesn’t sound like the most[...]
Athletes must address multiple nutritional needs relative to their sport. They can depend on a number of factors—specialty or playing position, training schedule, adaptation goals, or body composition goals. But too often poor eating habits, even too little intake of calories or protein, can cause inadequate nutrition and constant fatigue (1-3). The[...]
Can this be? Summer is already here! Are you ready to be in the best shape of your life while enjoying the beach or hanging out poolside with your friends? If you’re still feeling a bit self-conscious, we have three tips to help motivate you. Tip 1: Say Goodbye to[...]
There’s more to the story behind coffee’s role as a pre-workout drink. While you might’ve thought the boost of energy it provides was simply the result of caffeine, recent research suggests that coffee’s benefits extend far beyond its caffeine content. Coffee is one of the most popular performance aids used[...]
Creatine supplementation has been a popular go-to for the serious athlete striving to put on extra muscle and optimize their workouts. But unlike typical supplementation regimens, creatine “loading” is a long-standing, common practice where the individual supplements with four to five times the amount of creatine the body needs with[...]
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