Hydration
Is Eight Glasses of Water Correct?
The often-cited recommendation to drink eight glasses of water a day is likely wrong for most people, according to updated research.
Nutrition for Young Athletes
Participation in athletics can be an important contributor to an adolescent’s physical, cognitive and emotional development.
Bye or Buy? Maple Water
In a market flooded with drinks promising to improve hydration, health and performance, one is emerging as all-natural: maple water.
Kombucha: Bye or Buy?
Proponents say daily kombucha can help tilt the balance in our guts in favor of the beneficial microorganisms leading to better gut health.
Low Water Intake and Ultraprocessed Foods
The more ultraprocessed foods you eat, the more likely your fluid levels will be redlining from lower water intake, according to a study.
5 Reasons Your Clients Should Eat Watermelon
As a fitness professional, you know that nutrition plays a key role in your client’s journey to better health. Get them hooked on a healthy sweet treat with watermelon! This refreshing fruit is more than just a tasty snack; it’s packed with nutrition benefits for fit-minded folks:
Urine Color Does Reveal Hydration
Urine color is a reliable way to determine hydration status, as lighter urine signifies a lower level of urine osmolality.
3 Benefits of Dairy for Workout Recovery
When most people think of dairy foods, they think of building strong bones. However, there are many nutrients in dairy foods that help support exercise recovery, such as protein for muscle repair and rebuilding, carbohydrates (in the form of lactose) for replenishment of glycogen stores, and fluids and electrolytes for restoring hydration. Plus, current research suggests that dairy foods and dairy protein ingredients (like casein and whey) can help improve body composition, strength, aerobic fitness and exercise performance.