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Nutrition

Nutrition

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Here's how to tell if you're getting enough of this essential, overlooked nutrient

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A good diet is a balance of nutrition, flexibility, and giving your body what it needs

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The new program, called Kurbo, could encourage dangerous habits for young people

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When it's too hot to cook, opt for refreshing salads, noodle bowls, and smoothies

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Start-line nerves, finish-line beers, and lots of fast, hard miles in between aren't easy on the gut. Here's what I've learned over a decade of racing.

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Alt meat isn't going to stay alt for long, and cattle are looking more and more like stranded assets

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We have a lot of opinions about how to make the most of your pit stop, whether you're headed to or from an adventure

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The global meal-replacement market is growing at nearly 7 percent annually and expected to reach $20.6 billion by 2021. But as we hack nutrition for hyperefficiency, have we evolved past the need for deliciousness?

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Calorie counting can be a huge burden. Plus, you're probably terrible at it.

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The world-champion obstacle course racer has had a 20-year history with anorexia. But now she's in the process of recovering, and she has some important lessons to share.

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Late-night calories can boost recovery and set you up for an active day. Here, a nutritionist weighs in on athletes' favorite snacks.

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The days of veggie burgers that taste like cardboard are over

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The tastiest nutrient-dense options for backpackers on a budget

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The breakfast staple has had a rough go of it in the last few decades. So are they good for you or not?

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Hydrogels, electrolytes, and drink frequency top the list at this year’s ACSM conference

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Insights from this year’s ACSM conference on how to lift, what to eat, and how that affects endurance athletes

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I thought most of the food I ate came from nearby—until I put that presumption to the test

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How this ex-combat surgeon, ship’s doctor, fourteener hiker, and aspiring ninja stays strong

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Losing 100 pounds was only the beginning. Here’s how Brianna Bernard, a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and mother, stays healthy every day. 

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We won’t tell you what to think; we’re just here to share the latest data.

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Energy that tastes more like a meal than a dessert

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We wanted to know: in the face of climate change and innovation, how will food fare? Top food experts weigh in.

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The thresholds that define low iron can be different for athletes compared to non-athletes

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Healthy and convenient or too good to be true? Our writer sampled a dozen of the most popular brands to find out.

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Power your day with this protein-packed grain

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How to fuel for an action-packed 24 hours

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Old-school diets may have fallen out of favor, but diet messaging is still everywhere. Intuitive eating promises to help you drown it out.

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The ketogenic diet is all the rage in the fitness world. But does it really make athletes healthier, stronger, or faster?

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Recommendations from athletes and chefs on boosting flavor and nutrition in this all-American snack

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New research suggests that a month of probiotic supplementation reduces GI symptoms in runners

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Even bagels, pasta, and sweets deserve a place in your personal food pyramid

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Thanks to savvy marketing, science, and luck, blueberries helped usher in a new era of health food obsession

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Six portable ways to get your fix…

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Once again, science says that fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are really good for you

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In this short video, Mike Hopkins honors the true hero behind all great adventures—the humble peanut butter and jelly sandwich

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To counteract caffeine tolerance, new research suggests you need to swear it off temporarily

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Bored with plain old soy milk? Here's everything you need to know about the ever expanding milk aisle.

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Signs that your coffee habit is doing more harm than good

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Spice up your on-trail diet with these creative vegan recipes

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Trying to eat perfectly all the time is a losing battle

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Eating out ruining your diet and your budget? Here's how to do it less.

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On-the-go food you actually want to eat…

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Spending time in the kitchen shouldn't feel like a chore

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Coconut oil's health benefits are overblown, at best. Here are five healthy alternatives.

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Make your sweet tooth work for you

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Oranges, ginger, garlic, even chicken soup—most of our so-called cold-fighting foods don't do much for us when we're under the weather

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The evidence in support of carbohydrate drinks is flimsier than you might think—which is why the results of a new study are worth paying attention to

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When outdoor athletes launched the first energy bars more than 30 years ago, no one could have predicted it would revolutionize the way Americans eat. A look inside the hottest—and strangest—category in natural foods.

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The benefits of beet juice seem to be weaker in trained athletes. They just need more of it, a new study suggests.

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A new multi-study review finds no advantage to following a hydration plan compared to simply drinking when you feel like it

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Come for protein. Stay for chocolate.

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This fall I joined the ranks of Shawn Baker's all-meat cult for 30 days. Here's what happened. 

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Five different ways to store a week's worth of food

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No matter how many miles you're putting in, these recipes will satisfy your cravings

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A fast-mimicking program called ProLon claims it can

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The editors weigh in on all the things we ought to give up... but won't

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Our advice for maintaining your nutrition and training goals this holiday season? Chill out.

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Give the ultimate holiday present: new ideas for healthy and delicious meals

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Delicious recipes for easy, all-in-one meals packed with nutrients

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Don't set yourself up for failure

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Kimchi, kombucha, and pickled veggies all have one thing in common: good-for-you bacteria

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Dietary fiber contains prebiotics, compounds that boost the growth of beneficial bacteria

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To fuel for athletic success, consider specificity, periodization, and personalization

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Wild rice stuffing, date pumpkin pie, savory sprouts, and more

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Colin O’Brady thinks it’s possible—but just barely—to haul enough calories to traverse the continent. Here’s how.

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Most nutrition trends aren’t worth your time. But there are a few exceptions.

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What you eat changes how you feel. These foods are the best for your brain

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Planet-friendly food doesn't have to break the bank

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Stave off the fall cold with these three delicious recipes

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Long-distance running can be tough on the stomach. These foods can help.

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This video from Nine Mind Asylum features runner Allie Kiefer’s focus on nutrition in an effort to qualify for the 2020 Olympics. 

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As head of Cornell University's Food and Brand Lab, Brian Wansink built a career portfolio out of questionable research practices. His resignation has prompted a call for massive reforms in the profession.

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Six ways to get your caffeine fix, plus one for the decaf crowd

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Okay, we'll admit it. Our office is, like, five minutes from a TJ's.

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Athletes break down their nutrition rituals.

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There are a lot of obscure ingredients in Gu gels. Here's what they actually do for you.

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Get your protein in while pleasing your sweet tooth

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Eating habits of the world's best cyclocrossers

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