Nutrition

What role do sodium and fluids play in helping with recovery from hard sweaty exercise?

There is a broad movement in sports nutrition toward once again embracing real food.

A simple, real food solution to take on your next long ride or run from the new cookbook Feed Zone Portables.

Adam Kelinson explains why growing your own food can be one of the best ways to achieve an ideal diet.

With the warmer weather finally here, I’m taking my long rides outside. How should I be approaching my on-the-bike hydration?

Marni Sumbal shares how she helped one triathlete learn from a fueling mistake that nearly cost her her life.

Sleep is vital for not only athletes trying to recover from rigorous training schedules, but for everyone for overall health.

A coach shares her advice for coping with the fueling challenges that come with being sidelined.

Let the aromas of these three dishes transport you back to your favorite around-the-world adventures.

I am training for my first Ironman. How do I change my diet to support my increased workout volume?

Dr. Allen Lim shares a simple recipe for beet juice that you can use as a drink, or to add some nutritional oomph to your favorite meal.

Considering the high incidence of race-day GI distress among triathletes, it’s worth exploring the “rinsing protocol.”

Your sports nutrition plan is only as good as your foundation nutrition plan.

These items have research-proven benefits for athletes who want to recharge like a champ.

Use these three simple but effective nutrition changes to help dig yourself out of a hole.

The quality of any snacks you do eat is more important than whether or not you snack at all.

“Plant-based pasta alternatives offer a health advantage, as they are loaded with plant-based protein and a variety of vitamins and minerals."

Sometimes you have no choice but to grab a pre-packaged breakfast option.

These three factors suggest that older athletes need to be a bit more diligent with their hydration practices.

Sports dietitian Lauren Antonucci answers a question about coffee on race day and addresses the myth that it can cause dehydration.

The endurance staple gets a modern makeover—senza flour. So many pastabilities!

We examine some of the myths around protein intake for endurance athletes.

Use these performance nutrition tips to stay healthy.

This is a one-pot dinner recipe from The Feed Zone Cookbook that will make you famous among your friends.

Learn how to keep the reins on evening sugar cravings.

I am traveling out of state for an upcoming race. What are your recommendations for fueling well while on the road?

Do you need calories, caffeine, and electrolytes during a sprint-distance triathlon?

This recipe is exactly as Dr. Allen Lim serves it to athletes at training camps, races, or impromptu dinners at his place in Boulder, Colo.

The backlash of not consuming enough calories can often be even more complex than athletes realize.

As a sport dietitian who specializes in endurance sports, one of the most common questions I receive from athletes is, "what should I eat after a workout?"

Side-step oatmeal burnout with these high-powered stir-ins.

Not all sugar is created equal. Here's how to satisfy that sweet tooth in a healthy way.

Trying to drop a few pounds before the season starts? Lauren Antonucci advises against cutting your fuel off after a certain time of day.

Some foods also help fight off bacteria and microbial attacks, which may serve to help our bodies decrease inflammation.

Not eating enough is more common than you would probably guess.

A breakdown of what’s inside the fiery, next-gen, cramp-fighting concoction.

The right fuel—taken at the right time—can make all the difference in maximizing your athletic potential and recovery.

This oatmeal is easy to make, delicious to eat, and friendly to high performance.

Who says granola has to be served from a bowl? These little bundles of nutrients are an on-the-go way to carry your beloved hippie food.

Every triathlete occasionally eats more than they mean to, or more than they wish they had.

The ubiquitousness of added sweeteners hidden in our food supply can make it a challenge to scale back.

Training more and find that you're starving all the time? You're not alone.

Prevent stress fractures by keeping track of these essential nutrients for your skeleton and your blood.

This vegetarian has a refreshing approach to endurance fueling.

This roundup of seasonal flavor favorites features products that provide festive ways to fuel your workouts–or serve as a recovery treat.

As these seven pioneers discovered, fueling for peak performance is so much more than calories in, calories out.

If EVOO is the only grease you eat, you might be missing out on some key fats and nutrients.

Genetic research is showing that different people respond differently to certain foods.

"What you put in affects what your body will put out.”

We're sharing recipes from world-class chefs who have turned endurance fueling into a delectable art.

Presenting simple, inexpensive grocery staples backed by science to keep you going strong.

There is a common misconception that weight gained during the off-season will come off naturally when exercise volume goes up in the spring.

Our resident endurance sports chef Jess Cera gave four holiday side-dish faves a healthy makeover. Gobble them up!

Do the principles of the "sugar is bad" movement translate to how we fuel our workouts?

Recovering from a hard workout is the best excuse to chow down, but figuring out how to do it can be a challenge.

It’s added—not natural sugar—that’s cause for concern.

Registered Dietitian Matthew Kadey offers the following steak wrap recipe that can be portable for healthy lunches.

Sometimes skipping water and sticking to sports drink is a reasonable fueling strategy.

Here’s the breakdown of what you’re getting with the powdered version of the new Gatorade Endurance formula.

People who are obsessed with their mason jars, bento boxes and slow cookers are onto something.

Create this quality island fave in your own kitchen with these four lip-smacking variations.

Skip the line with these four health-conscious spins on our favorite food truck fare.

Former Kona age-group champion Holger Beckmann on his journey to low-carb fueling

No monkeying around—the favorite fruit of endurance athletes is becoming a go-to flavor for sports nutrition.

There are many factors that can contribute to frequent Porta-Potty trips in endurance racing.

Fiber is a key nutrient in maintaining a healthy diet and GI system.

You have a fat chance (pun intended) of achieving optimal health and performance without the right kinds of fats in your diet.

Some types of mushrooms promise immune- and energy-boosting effects—no trippin’.

A good rule of thumb to follow this summer is that if you can eat it, you can likely grill it.

The three macronutrients are carbohydrate, protein and fat.

These green machines are perfect for the hungry athlete.

What many athletes don’t understand is that your fueling strategies for training and racing should differ.

Making your own ride food is an ideal way to control exactly what is going into your body.

Leslie Battle is changing perceptions of Athena athletes.

We sampled a dozen flavors of stroopwafels to find the yummiest, most-likely-to-wind-up-in-a-jersey-pocket confections.

One grocery list. A week of tasty meals. No waste. Batch cooking is the ultimate kitchen hack.

With all of the options at your fingertips, which box will please your taste buds while fueling your body?

Too often athletes fall into a smoothie rut by whirling together the same ingredients over and over again.

Newly reformulated in 2017, Gatorade Endurance Formula now contains…

Are you getting enough EPA and DHA?

Want to ease muscle soreness? Reduce GI distress? Head to the kitchen, not the medicine cabinet.

Here’s how to press the easy button in the kitchen and save mega-time.

A properly nourished plant-based athlete can compete effectively at a high level in endurance sports.

Marni Sumbal’s eats for going long.

Newly reformulated in 2017, Gatorade Endurance Formula now contains…

Mindful eating is about paying close attention to your food and desire to eat.

These four healthy pizza recipes elevate America’s favorite food to a workout-sustaining staple.

Spring-season fruits and veggies are at their peak and therefore contain the highest nutritional value.