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- by Sarah Achleithner
The best recovery snacks for vegan runners according to dietitians
As a runner, your training session doesn’t end the moment your shoes come off; it also extends to your post-workout nutrition plan. Eating a combination of carbs and protein immediately after a run can help you replenish fuel stores, build...
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- by Sarah Achleithner
How to optimize your vitamin D levels
Having a well-rounded diet is important for overall health, and vitamin D is no exception. Vitamin D can be synthesized by our skin from exposure to UVB rays, however, few of us get enough sun to make adequate vitamin D....
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The best (and worst) foods to eat for focus
The ability to concentrate is critical for learning new things, achieving goals, and performing daily tasks. Whether you’re running a marathon or finishing a presentation at work, focus can be the difference between failure and success, and save you time...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
The ultimate guide to intermittent fasting and running
Named the most popular diet of 2020 in a study by the International Food Information Council, intermittent fasting (IF) has become a favorite way for many to manage their weight and improve their health [1].Contrary to most other diets, intermittent...
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Does intense exercise increase longevity?
If you’re looking for ways to increase your lifespan, incorporating intense exercise into a workout routine is something to consider. Vigorous exercise can help improve a range of essential biomarkers, including resting heart rate, blood pressure, body composition, blood flow...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
Plant-based eating for cycling performance: does it work?
For years, doctors and dietitians alike have touted the benefits of eating more plants and less meat. And it seems people are listening. A 2020 survey published by the International Food Information Council notes that 28% of consumers are eating...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
Does going keto improve cycling performance?
Carb-restricted ketogenic diets have become wildly popular in the last five years. This trendy low-carb, high-fat diet has gained a cult following among those wanting to lose weight, increase energy and improve blood sugar control. Keto is proving to be much...
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- by Kim McDevitt, MPH, RD
What causes runner’s stomach and how to prevent it
If you’ve ever had to peel off into the woods mid-run for an emergency bathroom stop or have plotted out your running routes around bathroom accessibility, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve heard this phenomenon called ‘runner’s stomach’, ‘runner’s gut’, or...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
The best nutrition recovery products for cyclists, according to experts
A killer ride can mentally and physically push you to the limit — sometimes beyond. But training hard is only part of the performance puzzle. Giving your muscles time to recover, repair, and adapt is when you truly reap the...