Gels, GUs, energy packs....whatever you call them, if you're a long distance athlete you're no doubt all-too-familiar with them.They're sweet and sticky, often thick and messy, and occasionaly, the cause...
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The term carbohydrate loading has been used since the 1960’s to refer to a nutritional strategy that maximizes muscle glycogen (carbohydrate stored in the muscle) stores prior to an endurance...
"The Paleo Diet" is a term originally coined by Dr. Loren Cordain in 2010. For the purpose of this article, I will use the term "paleo lifestyle" to encompass the...
Want to know the scoop on dairy? First, know this: whenever we get asked a nutrition-related question, our opinion is formed on science and the key factors of nutrient density,...
Studies have shown that an average of 7.5 hours of sleep per night can help assist with weight loss. How? Our hormones. Ghrelin tells us when to eat and leptin...
First things first, buckwheat is a seed. As deceiving as its name may be, we guarantee you it is wheat and gluten free. And packed full of nutrients. Importantly, buckwheat...
Almond flour is one of the best gluten free substitutes available. It is readily available, easy to make, easy to cook with and delicious. Nutritionally, almonds are full of our...
Just like peanuts are legumes and not nuts, corn is a grain, not a vegetable. But (whole)grains are good for me aren’t they? No. The truth is that we’ve been...
I’ve owned Supercharged Food for a long time now and highly recommend it anyone looking for nutrient-rich kitchen inspiration. Written by the lovely Lee Holmes, Supercharged Food contains over 90...