Carbohydrates and Training Sugars, starches and fibers—these are all considered carbohydrates, a group of essential food nutrients that’s converted by the body into glucose that fuels the body’s energy in order to function on a daily basis. So, when you think about athletes who need a lot more energy than the average human, you’ll already...
Vitamin D and Athletic Performance in Athletes Vitamin D has always been recommended as part of a healthy diet for many reasons. Having the properties of both a vitamin and hormone, vitamin D is necessary for the proper formation of bones, mineral homeostasis and several other essential functions in the body. This is why vitamin...
What are BCAAs? Get the optimal benefits from your BCAA supplement. But are you taking the appropriate supplement ratio at the right time? Incorporate BCAAs in your workout routine and you will see what I mean. If you are a fitness enthusiast, highly trained athlete, or a gym rat, then you have probably heard about...
How Protein Can Prevent Muscle Loss Keeping your protein intake sufficient even during rest days is crucial for your recovery, muscle growth, and performance. Refueling your muscles during inactivity is a must and is backed by science. You might think that less training means less protein intake. Or on your inactive days protein supplement is...
Meats and Cheeses A charcuterie board filled with different types of cured meats and cheeses is one of the easiest crowd-pleasers at any party. In fact, you can even treat yourself to a platter at home on a Friday night with a good glass of wine. As an Italian kid, I grew up eating cured...
There’s two things that I absolutely love to do: stay lean and eat my favorite foods. Quite contradictory, right? But that’s two of my favorite activities in the world. I love food and I never deprive myself of anything just so I could stay fit. If I feel like eating donuts, I eat them. When...