Oats are a staple of my diet – featured in my morning oatmeal or muesli, and often incorporated into bars or desserts. Not only are oats inexpensive and versatile, but they offer a host of health benefits. Research shows that oat fiber (beta-glucan) can help lower cholesterol, and antioxidant compounds in oats can help decrease […]
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You Carefully Fuel your Workouts, but How Does the Rest of your Diet Stack Up?
Most athletes know that they should pay attention to choosing the right foods and beverages to help fuel workouts and promote recovery, but when it comes to their overall diet, there seems to be more variability. While some athletes make healthy eating a priority, others have a more cavalier attitude, thinking their hours of training somehow cancels out […]
The Iron Needs of Athletes: Who Needs More, and How to Get it Through Your Diet
Iron is essential for life – every cell in your body needs iron to function. Understandably, athletes are often concerned about iron, because iron is part of hemoglobin in blood and myoglobin in muscles, helping deliver oxygen to cells. Low hemoglobin can result in fatigue and decreased aerobic capacity, leading some athletes to assume that […]