By Brandon McDearis Couscous is one of those familiar items seen on many ethnic menus and inside the grocery store, usually on the aisle with the rice and quinoa. Most people assume it is a grain of some sort, but it is actually steamed balls made of semolina flower
By Chris Newport As endurance athletes, we all know that PRs are made in the kitchen. Get your nutrition wrong and you can end up sore, sick, underperforming, injured, depressed, or constantly (or not at all) in the port-o-john. Get it right, and it could make all the difference
By Brandon McDearis I was recently reading Dr. Michael Greger’s book How Not to Die, a hardcover written by the founder of nutritionfacts.org that discusses many of the foods that have been scientifically proven to prevent and reverse disease. The book is very informative, while also being an interesting
By Brandon McDearis This month’s recipe is simple and cheap to prepare, and it is also a great way to rid yourself of any spare corn that may be hanging out in your kitchen. Whether you have a surplus of fresh corn in the summer time or a bag
Fellas, this one is for you! One of the easiest and most effective ways to enhance athletic performance while also preventing disease and maintaining optimal health is to start with what’s on your plate. There is no time like right now to start taking charge of your health, and
Ashley Acornley, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN The weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer, the perfect scenario for long cycling training sessions and events! Although it may easily be overlooked, it is very important to consume adequate fuel before, during, and after cycling sessions that last
By Brandon McDearis This month’s recipe is a simple procedure for preparing the classic bruschetta. It’s slightly heavy on the balsamic, which adds a bit of sweetness and acidity to contrast the pungency of the garlic and onions. This bruschetta is perfect as a traditional appetizer topped on a
By Ashley Acornley, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN When you work hard, you feel like you deserve to be good to yourself and indulge. It's true of many athletes— professional, collegiate, weekend warriors, and everyone in between! It's the case with an elite athlete who crosses the finish line exhilarated
By Chris Newport | A well-executed fueling strategy can make or break your marathon performance
By Brandon McDearis This month’s recipe is a play on traditional tabbouleh, but instead of using the conventional bulgur, it calls for tender, nutty quinoa instead. The flavor and the nutritional value are very similar, but the quinoa turns this classic Middle Eastern dish into a complete protein. This
