The science of nitrates in vegetables continues to evolve, highlighting potential health and sports performance benefits. I have a summary on the athletic performance benefits of beet juice here (the research side is a bit dated): I”ll try to keep this page updated with new research on dietary nitrates and health. What Are Dietary Nitrates, […]
Category Archives: Sports Nutrition
This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness
This week, read about how saunas might promote health, addictive foods, fats or carbs for athletes, big breakfast/light supper best for diabetics, avoiding muscle soreness, is 45 the new 35 for athletes? 5 nutrition rules for athletes, strength training for runners, emulsifiers and health, and more. The Strange Connection Between Saunas and Longevity A study […]
This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness
This week, read about why diets shouldn’t be restrictive, a great sports science/nutrition site, US Dietary Guidelines report, exercise and depression, skeptics and acupuncture, maximalist shoes, benefits of walking vs running, another reason to cut back on soda, emotional eating, and more. Why Diets Shouldn’t Tell You What to Restrict This is an excellent article, […]
This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness
This week, read about building muscle as you age, more reasons to avoid supplements, why more running won’t kill you, tips to limit sugars, sleep guidelines, measuring training zones with perceived exertion, healthy obesity, why homeopathy is bunkum, and more. Building and Preserving Muscle as You Age It’s harder for older people to build muscle, […]