When did being big and tall become the marker for good health and athleticism? Research suggests that being taller is not correlated with better health. In fact, smaller people have better health and longevity by multiple markers.
The 9 Best Whey-Free Protein Powders
People love protein powder. Thanks to the unfounded Western emphasis on protein, consumers are trained to seek it out not only in every product, but in convenient, dissolvable, powdered form. There’s nothing wrong with using whey-free protein powder on occasion for...
6 Inflammation-Fighting Foods (Plus Easy Meal Ideas)
Why do we feel sore after a workout? Inflammation. Acute inflammation is a natural response to an effective workout, and feeling a bit sore can be a sign that your body is healing itself. This temporary inflammation is nothing to worry about, and eating an abundance...
6 Dairy-Free Olympians to Watch at the Tokyo Olympics
After a disappointing postponement, these dairy-free Olympians are ready to compete! The Olympic Games will finally return in just a few short weeks after a year of uncertainty ... and extra training. The Olympic-level energy has already been ignited with the...
Another Dairy-Funded Study Sends Mixed Messages to Athletes
A new study partially funded by the National Dairy Council of Ireland has attempted to contribute to the growing body of susceptible evidence that dairy promotes athletic recovery. Similar to pro-dairy research in the past, cows’ milk is given an advantage based on...
Dairy-Funded Chocolate Milk Study Targets Teen Athletes
Ever-targeting a new generation of consumers, the dairy industry-funded and released a new study in February 2019 in an attempt to support the misguided campaign, “Built With Chocolate Milk.” Titled, “Chocolate Milk Versus Carbohydrate Supplements In Adolescent...
Ironman Brendan Brazier Is a Pioneer in Dairy-Free Sports Nutrition
Brendan Brazier is way ahead of the game. As a former professional Ironman athlete and two-time Canadian 50km Ultra Marathon runner, he’s had his eyes on the prize since he was a young teen (he’s in his 40s now, though no one would guess by the look of him). Growing...
Rethink Keto: Why Consuming Dairy & Other High-Fat Foods Impedes Performance
While once only embraced by diet culture, the low-carb craze has begun to infiltrate the nutrient regimens of athletes. Instead of using the most convenient and natural form of energy—carbohydrates—those who follow this diet philosophy predominantly rely on...
Fiona Oakes Has No Limits: An Interview With a Dairy-Free Ultra Runner
Fiona Oakes is the greatest runner you’ve never heard of. She’s a 4X world record holder in distance running, and she has completed some of the toughest endurance running challenges on earth including the formidable Marathon des Sables, the Antarctic Ice Marathon, and...
Nino Irgolic: the Unstoppable Dairy-Free Goalkeeper
Many of the elite athletes that proudly represent Switch4Good have been dairy-free for years. For them, it’s easy to look back and say the transition was a breeze. But what about those still in transition? To gain some fresh perspective, we interviewed Nino Irgolic, a...
The Basics of Post-Exercise Recovery Fuel
Spoiler alert: chocolate milk is not a recovery food.
Antioxidants and Athletic Performance
Looking to take your fitness to the next level? Curious about supplements? Switch4Good Dietician, Matt Ruscigno discusses the role of antioxidants in performance.
