Can a Cookie Be Considered a Performance Food?
Simply scrolling through any social media feed probably results in numerous images of mouth-watering cookies. The images alone might have you craving cookies (obviously), but are the captions that...
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6 Ideal Recovery Meals For Different Workouts
Recovery nutrition is a vital but often overlooked mechanism for athletes looking to get results. Any physical exercise uses energy stores in the form of glycogen and causes damage to proteins in...
Sports Nutrition Trends to Take or Leave
As a new year begins, many athletes reevaluate how they can make the most out of the 365 days to come by scoping out new workouts and the latest gear, making big goals and generally revamping their...
Sweet, Salty, Sour and Flavors That Fuel Us Healthfully
When we think of fueling our bodies for sport, we often become fixated on the macronutrients – fats, carbohydrates and protein. But we often forget our bodies need to be functioning at their best...
Why You’re Not Hungry After Working Out
If you ever finish a tough workout and feel like eating is the last thing on your mind, you’re not alone. Having a decreased appetite after exercise is clinically known as exercise-induced anorexia...