Fuel Station
Experiment with your carbs and fluids for training and races
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How Much Protein Do You Need?
Katie Rhodes April 17, 2017
When is the best time to consume protein, does source matter and how much is too much? Here's your breakdown on protein basics to improve your health and performance.
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10 Healthy High-Protein Snacks
Shoshana Pritzker for Active.com April 03, 2017
Whether you want to build muscle, burn fat or lose weight, protein can help. Snacking on this macronutrient helps give you energy, keeps you full and aids in faster recovery after strenuous workouts.
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Spring for Spinach: 10 Reasons to Include More in Your Training Diet
Michele M. Tuttle March 27, 2017
Spinach provides vitamins and minerals from A to zinc. Here are 10 reasons you should eat spinach on a regular basis.
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Your Pre-Season Fuel Plan
Brooke Schohl March 21, 2017
It’s time to make some fueling adjustments so your body can meet the demands of the increased training load. Try these pre-season fuel plan tips.
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Why You Should Add Tart Cherry Juice to Your Post-Workout Regimen
Kate Davis March 13, 2017
Tart cherry juice has a huge amount of positive research to support its use for decreasing inflammation in the muscle. Here's the lowdown on the why, when, how and what of this endurance superfood.
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Caffeine and Heart Conditions in Athletes
Dr. John Mandrola, Lennard Zinn and Chris Case March 07, 2017
Oddly enough, caffeine’s relationship to rhythm problems is unclear. Old thinking had it that caffeine could cause or exacerbate rhythm problems.
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Boost Immune Function with Food
USOC Sports Nutrition Team Feb. 17, 2017
Do detox or cleanse diets actually do anything? The short answer is a resounding no.
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Show Your Heart Some Love
Jennifer O'Donnell-Giles Feb. 09, 2017
Here are six creative and healthy ideas to celebrate your heart this month.
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Tips for Minimizing Food Waste and Maximizing Meal Taste
Deanna Pomfret Feb. 07, 2017
These tips are easy, straight forward and not time consuming to put together. The best part is you will minimize your food waste and get a great meal out of using whatever you have left over from your busy week.
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Sneaky Sugar Sources: Beware of This Hidden Ingredient
Brooke Schohl Jan. 30, 2017
The good news is that you can cut back on sugar and feel much better. Know what foods contain sugar, and avoid those that contain it unnecessarily.