Building muscle is essential: whether your goal is appearance-based, health-based, strength-based, this mighty macronutrient covers all the bases. Lean muscle burns more calories, reduces caloric imbalances, and helps prevent obesity and all of the associated conditions that come along with it. It’s not just for bodybuilders or athletes: muscle development is important for all of...

Food is fuel. For athletes, quality nutrition makes the difference when it comes to energy, endurance, strength, and performance. To hit your workout hard or play the fourth quarter just as strong as the first, you need a balanced diet – and you need to put nutrients back into your body after the sweat show...

Eating well is easiest when you have time to prepare foods and stick to a schedule. But… life. It gets busy. As we’re running from point A to point B, good habits can fall by the wayside as convenience and speed take priority. The good news: it doesn’t have to be this way! Start smart...

Whether you are traveling for work or pleasure, one of the most challenging aspects is eating right on the go. Healthy food options can be limited, and convenience often takes precedence over a balanced meal or snack. From rushed fast food in the airports to high-fat, sugary, sodium-laden meals on the flight, maintaining your goals,...

Gearing up for the big game? For those of us who prefer to play instead of watch, proper nutrition is a must. But if you’re wondering what to eat before a sports game? We have some ideas! 6 Healthy Sports Snacks High Quality Cereals Skip the Cap’n Crunch and go for steel cut oats. They’re...

What is your goal? Do you want to build lean muscle or muscle mass? Get into top shape (or keep making progress towards top shape)? Improve your overall well being? Increase focus, concentration, and productivity? Boost your mood? Whatever your health and wellness objective, enjoying a balanced diet is essential in achieving them. The importance...

Food is fuel. In our fast-paced, pre-packaged world, it is too easy to fill our tanks with junk – but we know how that goes. We get tired, we slump, we don’t think or move at our peak. It’s important for athletes – and anyone, for that matter – to put high quality fuel into...

Forget milkshakes… nothing brings all the boys and girls to the yard more effectively than the aroma of ribs, steak, burgers, and other delicious treats being cooked to perfection over the flames. Sure, grilling is great (really, really great, actually), but smoking is where it’s at when it comes to locking in unbelievable flavor. It...

It’s the big game, people. No more messing around. It’s time to put on our warrior faces and go to battle… with the stove, the oven, and the crockpot. Game day finger foods are not a game. They’re serious business, and we’re going to help you win big with easy-to-make game day meat appetizers. It’s...

Are you confused about what is “healthy” and what is not? Sure, we all know taking a walk and eating fresh broccoli is healthy, while eating a greasy pile of fries covered in sodium and sugary ketchup is not… but there is a whole world of grey in between. A recent study revealed that most...

Let’s forget resolutions. Let’s just be healthier and happy this year! Take the pressure off yourself, remove barriers to success, and focus on taking a few simple steps along your journey to enhanced wellness. It’s possible! Here are nine ways to do it. See what works for you, integrate a habit or two, like opting...

Non perishable food is often thought of as strictly a convenience item. And it certainly is! If there is a severe storm and you cannot get to a store, for example, having non perishable food on hand can get you through. However, we often connect “fresh” with “healthy.” Something that doesn’t go bad (or at...