How Healthy People Eat Cheap
Eating well doesn’t have to break your budget. Our experts offer 15 tips on cutting your tab at the grocery store, without scrimping on the good stuff. If there was one sound that rose above all others at the grocery…
Late Night Snacks
by Brooke Schohl, MS, RD, CSSD, METS II Don’t think you’re special… most of us get the munchies when home at night. Work is done. You are sitting around the house after dinner and the sugar cravings come. DESSERT! Your…
How Healthy is Your Sports Drink?
by Salvatore J. Tirrito M.D., F.A.C.C. Remember the old adage, “Treat your body well and it will treat you well.” As an athlete, you should be even more concerned about what goes in your body. It never ceases to amaze…
Get the Best Bang for Your Buck: What to Look for in a Sport Nutrition Product
By Brooke Schohl, MS, RD, METS Level II Sport nutrition products are a multi-billion dollar industry. As the popularity of endurance racing events continue to grow, the marketplace has become saturated with these foods. You have your choice of gels,…
Summer Fueling: How and What to Eat for a Successful Race Season
By Brooke Schohl, MS, RD, CSSD, METS I live in Arizona, where summer heat takes on a whole new meaning. But even when the temps approach scorching, triathletes continue to hit the pavement and the (bath-water warm) pool to…
Inside an Energy Bar
By Margret Aldrich This article originally appeared in the April 2015 issue of Experience Life magazine. They promise power, performance and enhanced recovery, but many energy bars are little more than candy bars by another name. The worst are full…
5 Tips For A Successful Marathon
There is a definite learning curve in the marathon. Tips and tricks are passed on from coach to runner, from veterans to first-timers. A successful race is the result of managing many small tasks. By planning ahead, you can make…