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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
Elo founders tried ProLon® fasting mimicking diet. Here’s what happened.
Move over clean eating and keto, fasting is back. From intermittent approaches like the 16/8 method and 5:2 diet to multi-day “fasting with food” programs like ProLon®, fasting has become more approachable (and appealing) to many people.Named the most popular...
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- by Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
Issue 6: The science of weight loss
We used to think of weight loss as calories in vs. calories out. As it turns out, it's far more complicated than that. Weight is an intricate interplay between genetics, nutrition, sleep, stress levels, physical activity, age, ethnicity, medications, and...
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- by Anne Valta
How Catra Corbett overcame addiction and became an accomplished ultra-runner, fueled by plants
Ultrarunner and vegan, Catra Corbett, is a force of nature. At age 56, she has run 100 miles (or more) over 100 times, (and counting!). She also holds the fastest known time for the 425-mile long John Muir Trail, completing...
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- by Kim McDevitt, MPH, RD
Why you should be tracking heart rate variability (HRV) for running performance
As a runner, you know at least something about heart rate. And even if you don’t pay close attention, it’s clear that running increases your heart rate (albeit temporarily). But have you considered looking at the time between your heartbeats?...
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- by Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
Issue 4: The longevity edition
Aging. Everyone faces it yet few of us are comfortable with getting older. Can't we drink from the fountain of youth forever? The good news is that longevity research has come a long way over the last 10 years. We...
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- by Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
Nootropics (aka brain boosters) are hotter than hot sauce right now, with global sales expected to reach $4.9 billion by 2025. But not all "smart supplements" are created equal. Truth be told, some of them are straight-up snake oil. And...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
The best supplements to boost recovery after a running injury
No runner wants to face a running injury, but the harsh reality is that roughly half of regular runners get hurt yearly [1]. Whether you’ve had weeks of warning signs or suddenly find yourself sidelined on the sofa, optimizing your...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
How to lose weight without killing your cycling performance
You don’t have to ride fast to be a cyclist, but if you’re carrying around a little extra weight, slimming down could just make you faster. It’s simple physics, really. The more you weigh, the more energy it takes to...
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- by Kim McDevitt, MPH, RD
The ultimate science-backed guide to improving your running performance with personalized nutrition
Before we tackle what you should (and shouldn't) be eating before, during, and after a run, it's worthwhile exploring what happens to your body when you run. So, let's start there. Physiological changes that occur during a runWhen you’re out...