Nutrition
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Forget the fancy wearables and complicated training plans. We're going back to the basics on fueling, movement, and recovery.
Two new studies find performance benefits from high levels of the sunshine vitamin, but they're not the final word
Spoiler: it isn't all that different from real ground beef
Swap your protein shakes for these cozy beverages packed with protein and electrolytes
Food scientists and marketers are creating healthy, plant-based, imitation tuna, crab, and shrimp that look and taste like the real thing. Better yet, switching to faux seafood will help curb our reliance on an international fishing industry that has become an environmental and human-rights disaster.
Figuring out how many calories running burns involves a fairly straightforward calculation, but the overall equation is not as simple as it seems.
Make sure your après involves self-care
Everything you need to know about how to eat for a successful and enjoyable cross country season.
We asked a professional chef and a nutritionist to evaluate ten meals. Here's what rose to the top.
The performance benefits of the world’s favorite chemical could be washed out if it causes trouble in your gut.
Ready to go beyond the marathon? Check out this introductory guide to ultrarunning and a beginner’s training plan for tackling a 50K.
Athletes tend to have a more diverse gut microbiome. But does it make a difference in athletic performance?
A handful of apps are rebranding the menstrual cycle as a female athlete's untapped superpower. Here's what you need to know about them.
'Tamago kake gohan' is my go-to post-workout meal and takes just 15 minutes to make
Modest amounts of artificial sweeteners are unlikely to cause much gut distress, but sugar alcohols can wreak havoc
There are myriad arguments for and against eating roadkill. Can they all be true at the same time?
Three new studies explore iron patches, injections, and dose frequency
As the country faces meat shortages, it's a good time to experiment with vegetarian or vegan eating. Here's how to start.
'Working Woman's Trans BC Enduro' follows two cyclists as they prepare for a six-day mountain-bike race in the Kootenay Range
Loads of factors within and outside the body contribute to nausea during ultramarathons, but there are some ways to mitigate it.
Your DNA has a say in your caffeine buzz, but it’s still not clear how genes affect gut sensitivity to caffeine.
It’s bad enough sweating it out in scorching heat. Then comes stomach pain or irritated bowels.
Study shows faster marathoners took in significantly more calories and fats—eating more nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables—than slower marathoners.
A new study out of the University of Montana finds that carbohydrates from just about anywhere do a good job of muscle glycogen recovery, as long as the numbers add up.
From prehab to rehab, make down days productive
Logging miles in brutal conditions? Be sure and replace what you sweat out.
Just say no to chalky bars and gritty shakes
Brittany Griffith says now is the perfect time to have some fun with your diet
Learning how to fuel before, during and after runs will keep you healthy and lead to enhanced performances.
Many male athletes struggle with eating disorders. By sharing his personal experience, Lightner hopes to let others know they are not alone.
New research suggests that the lactate produced by hard interval workouts alters the hormones that determine your appetite
Are probiotics worth the hype? Here’s how they can help boost your training by improving your gut and immunity, and what to look for when shopping for them.
Spoiler alert! Those incessant emails offering the secret sauce or supplement for 100% strength immunity are 100% false. Time to rely upon science-based, expert-approved foods and supplements that actually work to support your immune system.
What to buy, what to cook, and what not to worry about in the age of COVID-19
Nutritionist and journalist Christy Harrison makes a case against the state of nutrition in America in her new book, 'Anti-Diet'
A new spin on a classic, courtesy of ultrarunner Stephanie Howe Violett
Big brands are investing more and more resources in delivery and curbside pickup. Convenient? Maybe. Good for us? Maybe not.
Before trying a fad diet, make sure you have all the information—and eat plenty of calories while you're at it
You don't have to spend a lot to show someone you care
Muscle soreness is part of the training process, but what you consume can reduce it.
Personalized drinks and shakes are the latest innovation in the quest to boost performance
Plenty of food trends from this year should stay in the past. And a few of them should come with you into 2020.
New Year's resolutions be damned. We like things just the way they are.
A guide to help you wade through the misinformation and buy just what you need
A registered dietitian nutritionist could help you solve a mystery gut issue, boost your training, or develop a better relationship with food. Here's how to know what to look for.
Booze isn't optimal for athletic performance. Thankfully, a new crop of alcohol-free cocktails taste just as good as the real thing.
The holidays are all about sharing delicious food with loved ones. These recipes from athletes and chefs will nourish and satisfy.
Crackers crumble. Tortillas mold. Freshly baked bread never disappoints.
The Swedish company Maurten's hydrogel drink has taken the endurance world by storm over the last two years. Now scientists are testing their claims.
This handheld, flavor-filled burrito will warm up the coldest campsite morning
Nutrition science isn't perfect. Here's why.
What runners used to believe makes us laugh—and wonder what current “truths” will survive.
We took a peek inside their packs and had a nutritionist grade their choices
Blood glucose monitoring for performance is becoming more common. Here's what you need to know.
And everything else you're wondering about the carbonated-water craze
These underappreciated, nutrient-dense farmers'-market finds are worth adding to your shopping bag
Caffeine is old news on the supplement scene. These next-gen coffee products aim for additional benefits.
A new study presents the best strategies to reduce glycogen depletion, low blood sugar, dehydration, central fatigue, muscle damage, and heat illness in hot weather.
What we teach our kids about nutrition can impact them for the rest of their lives
Making your own delicious performance beverage is as cheap as it is easy
Here's how to tell if you're getting enough of this essential, overlooked nutrient
A good diet is a balance of nutrition, flexibility, and giving your body what it needs
Science says you should eat a popsicle
The new program, called Kurbo, could encourage dangerous habits for young people
New centers popping up in New York City can help you reach peak wellness—for just a few hundred dollars per month
Hydrating is supposed to make us healthier and more vibrant. But how much is too much?
When it's too hot to cook, opt for refreshing salads, noodle bowls, and smoothies
It pays off to be smart about your recovery time
Alt meat isn't going to stay alt for long, and cattle are looking more and more like stranded assets
We have a lot of opinions about how to make the most of your pit stop, whether you're headed to or from an adventure
In and around San Francisco, locavores are scouring their neighborhoods for edible ingredients. And you can, too.
The global meal-replacement market is growing at nearly 7 percent annually and expected to reach $20.6 billion by 2021. But as we hack nutrition for hyperefficiency, have we evolved past the need for deliciousness?
When you spend months each year in the backcountry, things are bound to go wrong eventually
Calorie counting can be a huge burden. Plus, you're probably terrible at it.