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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
Everything you need to know about Vitamin B12: health benefits, supplements, and more
Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient with numerous key roles, such as red blood cell production and nerve signaling. As you get older, your body’s ability to absorb and utilize this important vitamin declines, putting you at greater risk for...
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- by Sarah Achleithner
3 nutrition strategies to improve sleep quality and poor sleep hygiene
In today's fast-paced world, it seems to be more and more challenging to get a good night’s rest. And while it may not seem like a big deal to cut back on the number of hours you sleep, the consequences...
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Issue 58: 4 dietitian secrets to build lean muscle
Whether you're a marathon runner, long-distance cyclist, or triathlete, building lean muscle is a crucial component of achieving peak performance. And while resistance training can certainly help increase muscle mass, your nutrition habits also play a role. In this edition, we've...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
Can runners have too much protein?
"Go the extra mile" is a motto many long-distance runners embrace. While tweaking your training, diet, and recovery routine can help you push your running performance to new heights, it is possible to have too much of a good thing...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
How to recover faster from a cycling accident or injury
Whether you’re recovering from a crash or tweaked a tendon during training, accidents and injuries are a seemingly unavoidable part of cycling. While both can be mentally and physically challenging, proper nutrition and physical recovery strategies can help minimize muscle...
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- by Sarah Achleithner
Training for a triathlon: the best nutrition and recovery strategies for triathletes
Preparing for a triathlon requires dedication, discipline, and a strategic approach. Whether you are a seasoned triathlete or a newcomer to the world of multisport events, understanding the crucial aspects of training, nutrition, and recovery is paramount to your success. In...
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Issue 57: Our top 5 health and wellness articles
Digging into the numbers is our thing. We're constantly parsing data from clinical trials, reading research articles, and analyzing study results to deliver the best nutrition information for you. In this special edition, we're unveiling some of our most popular...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
The most effective strategies for cyclist recovery, according to science
A solid recovery routine is essential for helping your body get the most out of every cycling session, as research continues to find that what you do after a ride can make or break your gains. In this guide, we’ll dive...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
Why carbs are important (especially for athletes)
Whether you're an elite cyclist chasing after a new PR or a marathon runner trying to go the extra mile, carbohydrates are an important–yet often overlooked–source of energy. Despite being shunned by popular diets, carbohydrates play a vital role in...