Trying to Buy Energy

Trying to Buy Energy

Many athletes, trying to find an edge in competition, have considered it. No drugs, no supplements, nothing too extraordinary – just a little nutritional manipulation. But does carbo-loading really pay off? Carbo-loading, also known as glycogen super...
The Remarkable Health Benefits of the Humble Pomegranate

The Remarkable Health Benefits of the Humble Pomegranate

The humble pomegranate is yet further proof of why the Mediterranean diet is being hailed as the healthiest diet in the world. For many centuries these rather unexciting and overlooked fruit have grown on fences all around the Mediterranean area and have been a...
Ten Steps to Improve Your Fitness Health

Ten Steps to Improve Your Fitness Health

The following are 10 steps to improve your fitness health.  Even athletes who are incredibly fit may not be really healthy. They often tread a fine line between health and illness or injury. 1.) Your health will improve if you minimize the number of tablets that you...
No Fat-Free Ride?

No Fat-Free Ride?

Fat free does not mean calorie-free. It does not necessarily mean low calorie. Many fat-free cookies have almost the same calorie content as the original sinful versions. Fat is usually replaced with sugar and a variety of other ingredients ranging from types of...
Nutrition Rx for Injury and Rehab

Nutrition Rx for Injury and Rehab

Nutrition plays an essential role during an athlete’s rehabilitation period, especially for wound healing.  The key nutrients involved in wound healing include protein, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, and a variety of vitamins, and minerals. If one of these...
Mind Over Matter: Key Strategies for Weight Loss Success

Mind Over Matter: Key Strategies for Weight Loss Success

Katie, a 33-year-old mother of two, has been on her share of diets over the years. From Weight Watchers to the Zone to Sugar Busters, she feels as if she has tried them all. While she has had moderate success in losing weight from time to time, she has never found a...
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