Nutrition

The Best Foods to Eat to Replenish Electrolytes

Article added September 16, 2019 Categories Featured Nutrition, Nutrition

Written By: HOLLIS TEMPLETON

These fruits, veggies, dairy, and whole grains can provide the nutrients your body needs without the added sugar you don’t want. Most of us can get away with gulping water after a workout, but some—those of us training for fall marathons or just running over an hour in humidity—need to put in extra effort […]

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The Right Way to Carb-Load Before a Race

Article added September 16, 2019 Categories Featured Nutrition, Nutrition, Performance Foods

Written By: DIMITY MCDOWELL and RUNNER'S WORLD EDITORS

Avoid hitting the dreaded wall by fueling correctly. There’s a reason so many marathons and halfs offer a prerace pasta dinner the night before: A healthy store of carbohydrates is one key component to fueling your best performance. Most runners know they should eat pasta, rice, potatoes, or other high-carb foods before a half or […]

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Is Popcorn Healthy? Here’s the Lowdown on Your Favourite Movie Snack

Article added September 13, 2019 Categories Featured Nutrition, Nutrition

Written By: Bicycling US

Postrun movies are good for the legs, but is this cinema snack good for your health? It’s a crowd-favorite snack and movie theater staple, but there’s often a bit of confusion around whether popcorn is a healthy snack or not. Yes, popcorn is a whole grain, and as many endurance athletes know, whole grains are a healthy source […]

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5 Science-Backed Ways Dark Chocolate Can Boost Your Workout

Article added September 12, 2019 Categories Featured Nutrition, Nutrition, Performance Foods, Uncategorized

Written By: JORDAN SMITH

Here’s how to get the most out of your favourite treat. Want a treat that treats you back—and can help you make the most out of your workout? Look no further than dark chocolate. Yep, really: Science is in your corner on this one. Chocolate has two properties that make it good for your workout—carbs and […]

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Is Your Favourite ‘Healthy’ Cereal Really As Good for You As You Think?

Article added June 5, 2019 Categories Nutrition, Nutrition Essentials

Written By: MELISSA MATTHEWS

You may be fooled into buying cereal based on bogus marketing claims, a new study says. Pick up a box of cereal and you’ll see a few common buzzwords like, “wholesome,” or “all natural.” These claims aren’t indicators of any actual health benefits. But that doesn’t stop people from buying them, according to a new study published […]

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