The research of exercise physiologists and sports scientists study the best ways for competitive athletes to fuel their bodies to optimize their performance. John Ivy PhD, Professor Emeritus at the University of Texas-Austin and author of Nutrient Timing, is one such researcher. Here are some of his insights. Endurance athletes need three times more carbs […]
Read MoreMake no mistake: Carbohydrates are essential—they’re the body’s main energy source. But the more refined a carb is, the worse it is for you: “Refined carbs have had much of the fiber and good-for-you compounds stripped away, which makes them less nutritious and filling,” says Rachel Meltzer Warren, RDN, a nutritionist in Jersey City, New Jersey. […]
Read MoreWith Mother’s Day approaching, we’re all looking for that unusual or meaningful gift for mom. A box of chocolate from the local CVS just won’t cut it anymore. Some of these are definitely not your typical gifts but are ones that will help Mom be healthy and happy! Organic Dark Chocolate Ok, so regular chocolate […]
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