Protein Nature supplies a variety of different protein sources, with varying degrees of quality. This difference has become a topic of interest for athletes.
Optimal Fuel for High Octane Workouts One of the biggest areas of confusion for people who exercise is what to eat (if anything) before and after activit.
Backpack Snacks If you’ve planned it right this year you’re heading into the wilderness for fun, sun and relaxation in one of Canada’s big beautiful parks. You’ve got your bed roll, tent, poles, global positioning system and maps..
Eating for Energy The human body is a highly efficient battery and power generator. It can reach peak performance levels for lengthy periods of time on very little fuel.
Getting Enough Minerals? "Athletes and active people have higher metabolic needs." The most famous example of the importance of minerals for athletes is basketball player Bill Walton.
Basic Sports Nutrition for Men Nothing compares to that feeling of well-being you get after working up a good sweat in the gym, on the courts or out on the field. It’s one of the benefits many men strive for through sports and exercise. We may even have embraced the benefits of a better diet, including nutritional supplements, to keep us strong and vital..
Balancing Act Many people hear the word "electrolytes" but have no idea how necessary they are to good health. Electrolytes are minerals capable of transmitting electrical charges within fluid.
Snack Attack - Guilt Free! “I hope you don’t mind,” said my friend Lynn as she unwrapped a cereal bar while riding in the car with me one morning. “My breakfast. It lets me sleep in an extra 15 minutes.
Fast Food Time-starved or just plain starved, many of us are reliant on searching for a convenient and healthy “meal replacement” to complement our fast-paced lifestyles.
Eat to Win Last year Tom decided he was going to take his fitness to the next level. Over a period of two years he had lost an astonishing 95 pounds, transforming himself from an office-party Santa to a stand-in for Vin Diesel.
Proper Protein Portions Parents with sport-oriented children want to be involved and informed in both their child’s athletic activities and nutritional need. One of their common questions is about protein, which plays a vital role in children’s development as well as in their performance.
Food for Fuel Food choices can boost performance in any sport. Whether you’re cycling, running, swimming, or going to the gym, your body needs a proper balance of carbohydrates, protein, fats, and water.
Life Makeovers The editors of alive would like to extend thanks and admiration to our two life makeover superheroes, Rob Klettke and Toni Hadgraft, who endured six months of having their lives turned upside down during this process.
Fountain of Youthful Metabolism Youth is synonymous with a healthy robust metabolism that helps keep us lean, even though we may consume the wrong foods—far too often.
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