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Nutrition

Nutrition

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Instead of sending your peels to the trash, there may be a way to repurpose them—no composting necessary

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It’s easier than you think to add nutritious foods into your diet this season

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We asked a chef to test an array of vegan cheeses. Here are his favorites.

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These made-from-scratch vegan bratwurst sausages may be better than the all-meat variety

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We had a chef put these egg replacements to the test

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Before you grab a colorful, flavorful sports drink to sip after your next workout, read this

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The process is as easy as making a smoothie

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The proposal will affect the marketing and packaging of certain cereals, nuts, and fish

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A bubbling gut doesn't need to get in the way of an otherwise amazing workout

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Top athletes—from Nordic skier Jessie Diggins to mountain runner Joseph Gray—share a meal-by-meal plan of what they eat on typical winter days.

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Once vilified, foods containing high dietary fat are now being promoted as an important part of our daily diet

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Put down that hydration mix and pick up some carbs

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Level up your fall cooking game with these delicious and nutritious gourds

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How far can professional coaches and a revamped diet take an average off-the-couch gravel cyclist? Pretty far, apparently.

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From cheese to leafy greens, serve something unexpected at your next barbecue

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Buying into this belief can do harm to our relationship with food and our bodies

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Being metabolically flexible helps performance, but do you need an app to track it?

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Celebrate your miles all summer long with a crisp and refreshing nonalcoholic beer that won’t undo your hard work

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Recipes and advice from the women behind one of Alaska's most conscious salmon purveyors

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Delicious and good for the environment? Sign us up.

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Your unexplained fatigue may be due to calorie deficiency, with serious implications for your health and performance

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Eating right looks different for athletes, and following vague nutrition maxims can have a surprisingly negative impact

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‘Maintenance Phase’ hosts Aubrey Gordon and Michael Hobbes are tackling everything from Halo Top ice cream to the war on obesity

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Overcomplicating sports nutrition wastes money and time. It also perpetuates privilege.

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Actually, we can’t get everything we need from nature

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The food-mood connection is interesting, but the research is still in its infancy. Here’s what we know.

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Eating disorders affect people of all backgrounds, at all weights. To tackle them, we first need to reframe the way we think and talk about them.

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The popular app promises weight loss without dieting. Then it proposes restrictive eating habits.

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We asked a handful of athletes competing in Tokyo in various sports to share how they fuel themselves

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The nutrition trend is all over TikTok, and it’s actually not a bad idea

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From cereal and waffles to cottage cheese, we found retooled takes on the morning classics

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The buzziest supplement on the market might just live up to the hype. Here are our favorite new products.

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Quick fixes and one-size-fits-all solutions abound in the world of wellness influencers. Here’s why you should avoid them.

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Sustaining and delicious whole-food meals and snacks to pack for your next mission

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A DIY almond—or cashew, or sunflower—spread should be a staple in any kitchen

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It’s a fun, easy DIY project that will help elevate any meal or snack

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Body fat is not a reliable indicator of health. So why are we obsessed with it?

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With a little planning and some inspiration, you can make this the summer of alfresco dining

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Your microbiome absolutely impacts your health, but taking postbiotic supplements won’t do anything to help

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For two years, I logged nearly 70 snack varieties in a spreadsheet on my search for the perfect adventure snack

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The popular brand Oatly claims it’s a health food. The internet claims it’s more like a can of Coca-Cola.

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Challenge what you think you know about diets, nutrition, and why we eat the way we do

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Most trendy kitchen appliances are a waste of space. The air fryer is an exception.

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Your diet impacts your health, but stop expecting so much from it

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Dialing in your nutrition when you’re on the couch can be hard, especially for an active person. Here’s what you need to know.

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A dietitian weighs in on our favorite packable midday meals

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Alternatives to animal products aren't necessarily better for you

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The key to a good diet is flexibility

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Spoiler: it isn't all that different from real ground beef

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You can grind almost anything into a flour, but that doesn't mean you should. Here are six alternative flours that are actually worth trying.

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Swap your protein shakes for these cozy beverages packed with protein and electrolytes

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Delicious meals can make extreme circumstances feel a little friendlier. These recipes from a backcountry chef are a good place to start.

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We asked a professional chef and a nutritionist to evaluate ten meals. Here's what rose to the top.

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In the latest installment of Ask a Doctor, Outside's resident physician dives into trends like vinegar shots and Theraguns

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Modest amounts of artificial sweeteners are unlikely to cause much gut distress, but sugar alcohols can wreak havoc

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Yes, it tastes great, but it's not a drug

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Brittany Griffith says now is the perfect time to have some fun with your diet

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Stop worrying about weight gain. The pandemic gives you enough to think about.

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Nutritionist and journalist Christy Harrison makes a case against the state of nutrition in America in her new book, 'Anti-Diet'

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A new spin on a classic, courtesy of ultrarunner Stephanie Howe Violett

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Crack open a nice cold can of CBD

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Before trying a fad diet, make sure you have all the information—and eat plenty of calories while you're at it

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Personalized drinks and shakes are the latest innovation in the quest to boost performance

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Even casual drinkers may get a few cravings as they go cold turkey. Here's how to beat them.

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Plenty of food trends from this year should stay in the past. And a few of them should come with you into 2020.

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A guide to help you wade through the misinformation and buy just what you need

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We tested the most nutritious cookbooks that came out in 2019. Here's what we're sticking with in the New Year.

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A registered dietitian nutritionist could help you solve a mystery gut issue, boost your training, or develop a better relationship with food. Here's how to know what to look for.

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The holidays are all about sharing delicious food with loved ones. These recipes from athletes and chefs will nourish and satisfy.

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Sourdough is delicious and good for you, and with just a little practice, you can make it at home

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A few athlete chefs share their favorite recipes for eating healthy—and hearty—when the cold settles in

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Nutrition science isn't perfect. Here's why.

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We took a peek inside their packs and had a nutritionist grade their choices

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And everything else you're wondering about the carbonated-water craze

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These underappreciated, nutrient-dense farmers'-market finds are worth adding to your shopping bag

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Caffeine is old news on the supplement scene. These next-gen coffee products aim for additional benefits.

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What we teach our kids about nutrition can impact them for the rest of their lives

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Making your own delicious performance beverage is as cheap as it is easy

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