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Charley horse, corky, muscle spasm, however you want to call them, we have all experienced one at some point and they are not pleasant. Whether it is in the middle of the night or after exercising, this shooting pain can last from several...
No matter what you read on the internet, the long standing debate seems to go on forever on whether eating fat actually makes us fat or not. If you eat a lot of fat, then you will get fat. Is this statement true?
Despite what you may have heard, carbs play a very important role in the human diet, especially for athletes and those with specific medical conditions.
Even if you have never been to the gym a day in your life, I’m sure you have heard that you need to eat protein to build muscle. Here’s why: Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Our body can make some amino acids on its own, but there are some that we need …
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Athletes are always looking for that edge, that little something to get a leg up on the competition. In the pursuit of excellence, is not uncommon to look towards dietary supplements. One commonly used during training is Branched Chain Amino Acids or BCAA. Today we are going to explore what BCAA are, how and why …
If you ask any vegetarian, pescatarian, or vegan what is one of the most common questions they get about their diet, it is, without a doubt, “how do you get enough protein?” Is this a common misconception, or truly an epidemic for plant-based eaters?
Although it is possible to meet the needs of the everyday person on a plant-based diet, athletes are known to have greater protein requirements to support their training. This lead’s many to wondering, can an athlete perform well on a vegan or vegetarian diet?
Boost your morning with a powerhouse smoothie. From spirulina to wheatgrass, learn how they can improve your smoothie routine.
With the rise in popularity of Paleolithic diets, we have seen the rebirth of bone broth. Although this may be a new concept for many, bone broth has been around for centuries. Broths, touted for their ...
Our lives have revolved around food for centuries. Eating is more than just providing our bodies with nutrients and energy to keep us going. Food is cultural, it is linked to traditions, memory and emotion. But so often we do not sit down and take the opportunity to enjoy food. Instead, we are in a rush simply going through the motions...