This article was written by Kaila Dickey Beets for athletic performance Beets are a nitrate-rich food. The abundance of nitrate in this vegetable and its dark leafy green compadres give these foods performance-enhancing superpowers. Nitrate from beets turns into nitric oxide in the body. Nitric oxide works in a… How do I pre-hydrate for my race? Want to learn about a secret the pros use for hydration? Hello, glycerol, nice to meet you! Glycerol is a substance that allows the body to hold on to a bit more fluid than you normally would. It is called a plasma expander.… Author’s note: For the purposes of this article, “supplements” refer to powders, shakes, oils, pills, herbal preparations, etc. marketed for a specific health or performance purpose, rather than to micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). Anecdotes: A case against supplements Sarah* rode to my office in a taxi, which was rare… If you start “researching” Whole30 a bit (researching is in quotes, because, let’s be honest, most people don’t do actual clinical research, or even crack open a PubMed page, they just read a few webpages), you’ll find no shortage of glowing testimonials. Whole30 claims it can help with a whole… Power Grain Bowls You’re a busy person. You work all day long, and probably did errands, household chores, helped kids, and took care of your pet. What do you do when you walk in the door after a long day and are STARVING but don’t have a dinner plan? You…
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