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Nutrition

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Aside from keeping you fuller for longer, protein has some other amazing benefits you don't want to miss out on

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There are so many carbs to choose from. Here’s a breakdown.

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With a seemingly never-ending shelf life, canned goods can encourage creativity and flexibility in the kitchen (and survival during a zombie invasion, naturally)

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Don’t let bad advice lead your immune system astray. Find out which immunity-boosting tips are nothing more than myths – and what you should actually do to stay healthy when cold.

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After years of science failing to show the benefits of multivitamins, research has found multivitamins may benefit older adults and athletes

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While plant-based meats may sound like a no-brainer for your health, athletes need to read the fine print

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Vitamin B12 is an important player in keeping your engine running and your energy levels up. Find out which foods can increase your intake naturally.

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Find essential electrolytes like sodium, potassium, magnesium in everyday fruits

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Broadly labeling a certain cuisine as “unhealthy” is not only wrong—it’s also harmful

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They’re all over your social media feeds, but do they actually work? We turned to a pharmacist and dietician for answers.

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Here's why you need to monitor your water intake

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Here's what to keep in mind about hydration supplementation at all elevations

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Does cooking spinach break down its essential nutrients? Does raw spinach have too much oxalic acid? We find out.

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Balancing training intensity, rest, and nutrition can help your body bounce back faster, reduce soreness, and improve overall performance

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How concerned should we be about heavy metals in our favorite beverages?

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Many believe intermittent fasting negatively affects women’s hormones and fertility. The science suggests otherwise.

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Staying hydrated doesn’t have to be complicated

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A dietitian explains why you can't seem to stop snacking on your days off. It's also completely normal.

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How Outside’s endurance brand director fueled for the most important running day of the year

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Plus, why post workout fueling is so important

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Have an uncontrollable sweet tooth? It might be your brain.

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We asked experts how much protein, and what kind runners should be eating, covering vegan to meat-eaters and everyone in between

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The fitness industry is rife with harmful messaging around food and exercise. Here’s what to know about when food behaviors are a problem.

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Hydration isn’t just for race day. The latest science shows that it not only makes you feel better and stronger today, but is key to a long and healthy life.

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Learn about the benefits of being properly hydrated daily

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It’s no surprise that what people eat has an impact on their health, but trying to pinpoint exactly what diet out of the hundreds out there is most optimal for a long, healthy life can be overwhelming

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How I broke my obsession with the delicious little packets and fueled with real food instead

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How Jenelle Manzi fuels to combat health condition and get through her busiest season

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This herb’s relaxation properties may be the reason peppermint is in every product on the shelf. Could you benefit from a cup of tea, capsule or drop of oil?

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Instead of sending your peels to the trash, there may be a way to repurpose them—no composting necessary

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It’s easier than you think to add nutritious foods into your diet this season

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We asked a chef to test an array of vegan cheeses. Here are his favorites.

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These made-from-scratch vegan bratwurst sausages may be better than the all-meat variety

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We had a chef put these egg replacements to the test

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Before you grab a colorful, flavorful sports drink to sip after your next workout, read this

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The process is as easy as making a smoothie

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The proposal will affect the marketing and packaging of certain cereals, nuts, and fish

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A bubbling gut doesn't need to get in the way of an otherwise amazing workout

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Top athletes—from Nordic skier Jessie Diggins to mountain runner Joseph Gray—share a meal-by-meal plan of what they eat on typical winter days.

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Once vilified, foods containing high dietary fat are now being promoted as an important part of our daily diet

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Put down that hydration mix and pick up some carbs

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Level up your fall cooking game with these delicious and nutritious gourds

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How far can professional coaches and a revamped diet take an average off-the-couch gravel cyclist? Pretty far, apparently.

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From cheese to leafy greens, serve something unexpected at your next barbecue

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Buying into this belief can do harm to our relationship with food and our bodies

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Being metabolically flexible helps performance, but do you need an app to track it?

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Celebrate your miles all summer long with a crisp and refreshing nonalcoholic beer that won’t undo your hard work

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Recipes and advice from the women behind one of Alaska's most conscious salmon purveyors

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Delicious and good for the environment? Sign us up.

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Your unexplained fatigue may be due to calorie deficiency, with serious implications for your health and performance

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Eating right looks different for athletes, and following vague nutrition maxims can have a surprisingly negative impact

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‘Maintenance Phase’ hosts Aubrey Gordon and Michael Hobbes are tackling everything from Halo Top ice cream to the war on obesity

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Overcomplicating sports nutrition wastes money and time. It also perpetuates privilege.

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Actually, we can’t get everything we need from nature

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The food-mood connection is interesting, but the research is still in its infancy. Here’s what we know.

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Eating disorders affect people of all backgrounds, at all weights. To tackle them, we first need to reframe the way we think and talk about them.

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The popular app promises weight loss without dieting. Then it proposes restrictive eating habits.

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We asked a handful of athletes competing in Tokyo in various sports to share how they fuel themselves

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The nutrition trend is all over TikTok, and it’s actually not a bad idea

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From cereal and waffles to cottage cheese, we found retooled takes on the morning classics

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The buzziest supplement on the market might just live up to the hype. Here are our favorite new products.

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Quick fixes and one-size-fits-all solutions abound in the world of wellness influencers. Here’s why you should avoid them.

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Sustaining and delicious whole-food meals and snacks to pack for your next mission

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A DIY almond—or cashew, or sunflower—spread should be a staple in any kitchen

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It’s a fun, easy DIY project that will help elevate any meal or snack

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Body fat is not a reliable indicator of health. So why are we obsessed with it?

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With a little planning and some inspiration, you can make this the summer of alfresco dining

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Your microbiome absolutely impacts your health, but taking postbiotic supplements won’t do anything to help

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For two years, I logged nearly 70 snack varieties in a spreadsheet on my search for the perfect adventure snack

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The popular brand Oatly claims it’s a health food. The internet claims it’s more like a can of Coca-Cola.

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Challenge what you think you know about diets, nutrition, and why we eat the way we do

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Most trendy kitchen appliances are a waste of space. The air fryer is an exception.

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Your diet impacts your health, but stop expecting so much from it

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Dialing in your nutrition when you’re on the couch can be hard, especially for an active person. Here’s what you need to know.

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A dietitian weighs in on our favorite packable midday meals

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Alternatives to animal products aren't necessarily better for you

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The key to a good diet is flexibility

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Spoiler: it isn't all that different from real ground beef

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You can grind almost anything into a flour, but that doesn't mean you should. Here are six alternative flours that are actually worth trying.

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