nutrition

How much food should you be eating? Or in other words, how many calories should you be taking in to drop pounds? Folks trying to lose weight are looking for the answer to these questions and using food labels, calorie... Read More

By Guest Author Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, LD What is the key to a strong, energy-filled workout? Fuel-Workout-Refuel-Repeat. No matter if you are a stellar high school athlete, pro-football player or an exerciser training for your first half-marathon, the... Read More

Are shakes, protein bars, and recovery supplements your typical go-to, post-workout nutrition regimen? While these products are convenient and easy to consume following an intense training session, most packaged "muscle-building" products are void of the vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients provided... Read More

Could eating more carbs actually help you lose more weight? You've cut out bread, pasta, pretzels and potatoes. Not to mention ice cream, cookies and chips. While you're better off without some of these high-calorie, high-carb options, where do you... Read More

Protein is suddenly being preached as the magic potion for results by everyone from weight loss coaches to athletes to fitness enthusiasts. While protein is essential to build and maintain muscle, provide the building blocks for hormones and many other... Read More