Michael Easter is a professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas who writes about the most important people, places, ideas, and things impacting human health and performance. Find him at eastermichael.com and @Michael_Easter.
Michael Easter
Published
Nov 13, 2018
How Your Diet Affects Your Mental Health
A new study sheds light on exactly which foods may improve mental health.
May 31, 2018
Costco Is a Performance Athlete's Dream
Costco: where you can buy in bulk things like gasoline, durable goods, and, most important, healthy calories without sacrificing quality.
May 14, 2018
What Happens When You Scrap Your Fitness Plan
My editor's instructions were simple: Take some basic fitness tests, exercise entirely by disposition for a month, take the tests again, then send me a story.
Apr 27, 2018
Five One-Pan Performance Meals
One-pan meals are best on week nights, when you have leftover grains and meat in the fridge. Here’s the basic formula you’ll toss on the pan.
Apr 9, 2018
Peanut Butter and Jelly Should Fuel Your Next Adventure
The food tastes far too indulgent to be performance-promoting, but that really means nothing.
Mar 14, 2018
9 Foods Athletes Should Eat Every Day
Eat these nine foods for performance gains, a sharper competitive edge, and improved general health.
Mar 5, 2018
The Secret to Dieting Success? Sleep
Sure, eating less is the main driver of weight loss, but nailing the right amount of shut-eye each night helps too.
Feb 9, 2018
The Simple Meal That's Powering Team USA
We found that nearly every athlete we spoke to eats some twist on the same basic formula of oats, eggs, and coffee.
Jan 18, 2018
A Spirited Defense of Protein Powder
It isn't magic, but it is a smart nutrition option for outdoor athletes.
Jan 15, 2018
The Crock-Pot Is an Athlete's Secret Weapon
Crock-Pots have earned a reputation as the lazy cook’s best friend, but that's not all they're good for.
Dec 5, 2017
The Best (And Worst) Foods to Keep You Full
A case for changing the way you think about calories
Oct 4, 2017
5 Endurance Foods Found at Any Gas Station
You don't need to scour the shelves for "healthy" foods. Sometimes the processed stuff is best.
Sep 21, 2017
Which Fitness Trends Actually Help Outdoor Athletes?
Fancy workout studios and alternative fitness methods are having a moment. We determined which ones will truly bring you closer to your goals as an outdoor athlete.
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