What 2,000 Calories Looks Like (Summer Edition)
Summer weather calls for simple, fresh meals that keep you cool and take advantage of the season’s tastiest produce. Not only are berries, greens, tomatoes and snap peas at their prime for...
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Logging Macros: Getting the Right Kind of Fat
When it comes to talking about what athletes should eat, carbohydrates and protein tend to steal all the attention. For good reason, those macronutrients are vital to providing energy for...
Logging Macros: Spreading Out Daily Protein
Carbohydrates typically steal the spotlight when it comes to fueling an athlete’s performance. However, protein is just as vital to an athlete’s health. While this macronutrient doesn’t...
The Argument For Counting Phytonutrients and Macros
Counting calories is a popular practice among dieters — the idea being that if you hit a net deficit by burning more calories than you consume, you’ll lose weight. If you want to gain weight, you...
How Endurance Athletes Should Carb Up During Workouts
You’ve heard it before and you’ll hear it again: Carbs help boost performance. But how much do they really help and which ones should you be choosing? Standard nutrition guidelines tell us to...