I am following the Dietary Guidelines for Americans for 1 month. You can read my earlier posts about this experience here. Much of the criticism of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans centers around the recommendation of carbohydrate-containing foods. Popular dogma is that carbohydrates make people fat, increase the risk for many diseases, and cause a […]
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This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness
This week, read about training in the heat, fructose vs glucose study, whether men are more competitive than women, how to approach a tough workout, carb intake during exercise, the art of science communication, microwave myths, toxic art, and more. Training in Hot Weather A few articles this week focus on training in hot weather. […]
Athletes Avoiding Gluten and Grains: Is There Good Evidence?
The gluten-free trend is a popular one, and many athletes have hopped on the bandwagon thinking it might improve their health, digestion, and athletic performance. People with celiac disease (about 1% of the population) need to absolutely avoid gluten because it damages their intestines; others believe they are “gluten sensitive,” which is a debatable condition that recent studies have […]
Refueling for Recovery
Most athletes realize that proper recovery is critical to athletic success: rest allows your body’s systems to adapt to the stresses of training and hopefully make you stronger and faster. Many athletes are not as aware, however, that you can maximize your training gains, speed up the recovery process, and enhance subsequent performance by consuming […]