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Ah, lucky number seven: You’re referring, of course, to a recent British study in which people who ate the most fruit and vegetables on a daily basis (seven or more portions, as defined by the UK’s Department of Health portion sizes) had a 42 percent reduced risk…
Tough question. That’s like asking someone to choose between a Ferrari and Lamborghini (served on a bun). And to be fair, South Carolina should be added to the list—because their pork barbecue differs a bit from North Carolina’s, and enjoys the same cultlike following. As for which is…
Three years ago, it seemed like every fitness rag was hyping chocolate milk as the optimal recovery drink. It’s been in the fridge all along! We didn’t even know! The drink’s 4:1 ratio of carbs to protein, experts said, best promotes muscle repair and rebuilds energy stores after a…
You can binge without blowing your diet. Seriously. And it won't make you lazy or too heavy to race. But that crash diet? It isn't going to work.
Runners often think they have license to eat anything—and everything. And they're wrong.
More is always better, right? Well, maybe not. Ultradistance runners have been warned that their mileage isn’t exactly healthy. But they aren’t the only ones who should be thinking about the long-term ramifications of their training.
More people die from opioid overdoses than car crashes, and Zohydro is one of the strongest yet to hit the market.
Officially, there is no recommended diet or magic food to protect against osteoarthritis, a condition that affects nearly 27 million Americans 25 and older. (Women and obese people seem to be most affected, but previous joint injuries and repetitive use from sports may also increase your risk.) However, a…
Runner and national bestselling author Matthew Fitzgerald shares a pizza recipe for runners looking for a tasty boost.
If you're starving to death in the wilderness, your body's on the menu.
Despite what you hear in the media, the science of healthy eating is well-established. Instead of following the fads, rely on the fundamentals: stay away from processed foods and eat lots of vegetables.
Over, under or somewhere in between, your weight may not be as unhealthy as you think
Coffee can supercharge your workout, save your liver, and fight depression. So go ahead and pour yourself a second cup.
Can married duo Sami Inkinen and Meredith Loring row across the Pacific without sugar or carbs and stay together?
Training and nutrition has been an exciting (if unreliable) frontier for decades. But recent discoveries, combined with field-tested science, have debunked popular myths and established some ground rules for the outdoor athlete. Here's your performance 12-step program.
A new documentary suggests that adding a green smoothie to your diet is enough to transform your body. Do the claims stand up?
Feast your eyes on the next big thing in sports nutrition: insect energy.
If you’re looking to get zen in the USA with some sun salutations and downward dogs, here are a few places you should try. White Lotus Foundation Retreat Center Santa Barbara, CaliforniaFor the yogi looking to hone his or her practice Every year, the…
What happens when a specialty grocery store that’s built a reputation on "natural" foods decides to open in America’s most health-obsessed city? Michael Behar makes a maiden voyage to find out.
Poo-phoria occurs when your bowel movement stimulates the vagus nerve, which descends from the brainstem to the colon.
To stay properly fueled match your carb intake to your activity level, focus on quality, and consider what time of day you eat certain meals.
For eons rulers, kings, and tough guys of all varieties turned to a warm, chocolaty comfort-beverage as their drink of choice. And you should, too.
Francis Sheil, lead chef at the Palmer Station in Antarctica, has spent a total of 62 months of “ice time” and two complete (nine-month) winter seasons at the South Pole. Sheil has plenty of advice for cold-weather cooks, even if they don’t encounter Antarctic conditions as he…
When the perfect drink coincides with the perfect location, you get better than buzzed.
“There are a lot of reasons why your body changes as you get older,” says Dr. Patrick Siparsky, an orthopedist at the University of Toledo, and lead author of a recently published paper on sarcopenia, the age-related decrease in lean body mass. “You don’t get as much…
Cleanses, specifically store-bought ones, are almost always bunk. No weeklong celebrity cayenne pepper diet or colonic lemonade spritz can rid your body of the gunk you’ve been exposed to—from alcohol and nicotine to pesticides and air pollution—says Mark Moyad, a urologist at the University of Michigan. Luckily, you’re already equipped…
The original energy bar is back with Epic, Omnibar, and Tanka Bar
The short answer: nope. “It really doesn’t do much to alter meal frequency,” says Dr. Michelle Kulovitz Alencar, an exercise scientist at CSU San Bernardino who is investigating the impact of meal frequency on body mass. Weight loss “has more to do with the amount of calories consumed throughout the…
Researchers have fingered several things as sources of sweet cravings. Stress, caffeine, and lack of sleep can all over stimulate your HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis, the body’s stress response system. Researchers believe chronic overstimulation of that HPA axis can impair its function, leading to poor immune activity, memory, and metabolism. Calorie-dense…
Did somebody say "probiotics?" (Oh, everyone did.)
At the Olympic Training Center, these ingenious Russian-themed recipes have been turned into gold-medal performance grub.
The bird takes all the blame for Thanksgiving sleepiness—but does it deserve the bad rap?
How the Stanford physiologist is trying to change the hydration game
Sugar has become a trillion dollar health care problem. But are athletes at risk?
Inside the mind and training habits of the fastest woman in Kona history
Need to manage your cholesterol while you exercise? Think twice before taking statins.
Juicing is the biggest thing to happen to endurance sports since interval training. Time to hop on the bandwagon.
Can you lose weight just by downing a glass of water before dinner?
The formula to weight loss is simple: eat less and exercise more. So why are these simple things so impossibly hard to do?
Paleo diets are supposed to be bad for your endurance. What if they aren't?
Is there something special about the physiology of ultra-distance athletes and what can we learn from how they train?
The latest and greatest outdoor-gear projects from Kickstarter, Indiegogo and other fund-me sites.
Harvard biologist Daniel Lieberman's new book, The Story of the Human Body, digs deep into the real meaning of "paleo" and why we struggle to stay fit and healthy in the modern age.
Exercise isn't enough. To remain healthy, you need to build athleticism. Here's how.
We're told to exercise to stay fit and healthy, but sometimes training routines turn deadly.
Not all celebrities are train wrecks. Sometimes, they're perfect examples of what we all should be doing to stay healthy and happy.
Are you taking too many pills? New studies question the vitamin gospel.
Jaw-dropping fall drives that lead to drool-inducing DIY dishes
We know too much time spent on the couch is deadly, but what about the hours you spend in the saddle or on the trail? Is there really such thing as too much exercise?
Interval training is no longer the secret of the pros, but that doesn't mean you're doing it right
Forget about the wonder drugs. The elixir of youth and the "cure" to Alzheimer's and dementia may turn out to be exercise.
Protein powders, fortified beverages, and wholesome-sounding snacks may seem like the best way to fuel your body, but the sports nutrition business also has a not-so-healthy side.
The weight-loss industrial complex keeps pumping out diets, but a new study suggests it's time to radically rethink our approach to eating—and refocus on the basics
These healthy eats can help you build strength, sustain energy, and recover faster
A new look into the numbers suggests that some heavy coffee drinkers are more than twice as likely to die as their peers. Should you be worried?
Just hit the road to stay healthy? Not quite. If you're working a desk job, exercise may not be enough.
How do professional bike racers stay fresh and fit during grueling stage races? By eating meals perfectly tuned to deliver maximum performance and optimized recovery. Here are five of them.
How do professional bike racers stay fresh and fit during grueling stage races? By eating meals perfectly tuned to deliver maximum performance and optimized recovery. Here are five of them.
What if we're blaming the wrong people for doping? A new look into why athletes choose to dope raises serious questions about the fight against drugs in sport.
Eat less to go faster? Not quite. Skipping breakfast may cause you to gain weight and live a shorter life.
The trendy fruitarian diet is gaining a reputation for possible health risks. But the right fruits, assuming they’re not your only energy source, pack a performance punch.
Excerpts from Feed Zone Portables, Allen Lim and Biju Thomas’ new cookbook for nutrition on the go
Keep your legs moving with this pre-race meal plan
Keep your legs moving with this pre-race meal plan
Keep your legs moving with this pre-race meal plan
Keep your legs moving with this pre-race meal plan
Keep your legs moving with this pre-race meal plan
Pro-Bar founder Art Eggertsen's recipe for a protein-rich calorie grenade
Comes in eight flavors, made with a proprietary grinding process that guarantees optimum flavor and consistency.