Cardiovascular exercise is generally promoted as a benefit to overall heart health, but as athletes continue to push themselves toward farther distances, they could be doing more harm than good. With the growing popularity of marathons and ultra-endurance races,...
A Marathonerโs Secret Recipe For Anti-Inflammation
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Basic Bone and Major Muscle Strengthening Workout
Calcium isnโt the only factor when it comes to strong bones. Just like maintaining a certain level of fitness, both nutrition and exercise are needed to support long-term bone healthโand prevent osteoporosis later in life. Put down that glass of milk (itโs not doing...
6 Tips to Maintain Strong Bones and Prevent Osteoporosis
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 10 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis and another 44 million have been diagnosed with low bone densityโor osteopeniaโa precursor to osteoporosis. (1) Not coincidentally, the dairy industry has an iron grip on...
6 Inflammation-Fighting Foods (Plus 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. Chronic inflammation,...
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 energyโcarbohydratesโthose who follow this diet philosophy predominantly rely on...
A Marathoner’s Secret Recipe for Anti-Inflammation
Mary Schneider is training to compete in the 2020ย Olympic Trials for the marathon, and she is putting her body to the test in the process. Long runs, speed work, hills...all of this intense exercise leads to inflammation, the body's natural response to...
Plant Strong: Cycling Through Protein Myths
Guest post by Rick Scott (#veganhockeyplayer)One of the most famous cycling coaches in the worldโthe coach who literally wrote the bible for cyclistsโwas in town for a weekend seminar that I was attending. Prior to the Sunday session, we got to ride together. I was...
The Basics of Post-Exercise Recovery Fuel
Spoiler alert: chocolate milk is not a recovery food.
Everything You Need to Know About Omegas
Omegas explained: what they do and where to find them.
Athletes Are Not Built by Chocolate Milk
Despite industry claims, chocolate milk is not a “superfood.”
Are Certain Proteins Better Than Others?
Milk Life claims cowโs milk contains โhigher qualityโ protein than plants. The numbers say otherwise.
Antioxidants and Athletic Performance
Looking to take your fitness to the next level? Switch4Good Dietician, Matt Ruscigno discusses the role of antioxidants in performance.