Did you know? Meatless Monday was started in 2003 by Sid Lerner, a man in his 70’s looking to help people cut back on saturated fat in their diets. Lerner partnered with Johns Hopkins University to launch Meatless Monday, a campaign in which everyone can take part!
Read MoreWant a delicious and healthy side for the 4th?! Check out my Cheesy Cauliflower Bake recipe and more in the Muscles by Madz Meal Manual!
Read MoreSurvey data from 2,000 people showed a wide range of food attitudes based on weight, with 44% of those at a healthy weight saying health and nutrition was a top concern when purchasing food, compared with a third of those who were obese.
Read MoreNitrates and polyphenols: two of the hottest supplements under observation for improving athletic performance. Strategic ingestion of foods rich in these compounds, such as beetroot juice and cherry juice (respectively), has been found to offer positive effects on performance.
Read MoreCheck out our Keesling Family Kabobs recipe and more in the Muscles by Madz Meal Manual!
Read MoreIBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, is a long-term condition that affects the colon. Typical symptoms of IBS include gas, bloating, abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea and constipation.
Read MoreMany athletes are under the impression that antioxidant supplementation will reduce muscle damage, immune dysfunction and fatigue, thus improving athletic performance. However, research suggests that antioxidant supplementation may actually impair training adaptations.
Read MoreWith the big “count your macros” trend right now, I feel like many of us have lost sight of the nutritional content of food that expands beyond carbs, protein and fat.
Read MoreAs mentioned in a previous post, the sports nutrition information I have been reviewing recently has primarily focused on collegiate athletes. Though collegiate athletes comprise a small percentage of the population, the concepts gleaned from them may be applied to any population of athletes in a modified fashion.
Read MoreHere are 5 “snack sins” you won’t want to commit:
Read MoreScience weakly (at best) supports snacking for health. Based on simple logic, I would expect this is for a number of reasons including the following:
Read MoreLet’s start by getting one thing straight: the term “snack” refers to a smaller amount of food eaten between larger meals. It is NOT synonymous with highly processed, pre-packaged foods.
Read MoreCheck out this delicious Taco Soup recipe and more in the Muscles by Madz Meal Manual!
Read MoreEven for those who are convinced of water’s numerous health benefits, it can still prove challenging to consume an adequate amount daily.
Read MoreAs stated by RD Theresa Shank in The Philadelphia Inquirer, “It is important to eat a healthy amount of carbs to properly fuel the activity of your cells.” I LOVE this quote for several reasons
Read MoreYes, I am a huge proponent of the “gallon challenge”! For those of you who are not familiar with this phrase, it is based on a goal to drink 1 gallon of water each day.
Read MoreA lot of people think that sushi is off-limits the second they start their “diet”. I’m not quite sure why this is, other than the fact that most people assume that every food they enjoy is inherently “bad” for them.
Read MoreAs someone who does not thoroughly enjoy cardio, I tend to get creative about ways to incorporate it into my training regimen. More often than not, I opt to do this by super setting exercises throughout my strength training workouts.
Read MoreBreakfast is commonly referred to as “the most important meal of the day” and with good reason. Those who eat breakfast typically boast a nutritional status superior to those who opt out of a morning meal
Read MoreFirst and foremost, do not label pizza as a “bad” food! The second we label anything as “bad” or “off-limits”, we crave it 10x more. It’s just human nature! Second off all, here are my rules of thumb when it comes to ENJOYING pizza:
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