Carbs
Caution: Low-Carb Diets Are Not for Athletes
Low-carb diets, such as the Atkins Diet, have gained popularity in recent years amid growing concern about obesity and diabetes. As Americans, we tend to consume plenty of carb-based foods—like [...]
How Protein and Carbs Work Together to Build Muscle
Hormones play a major role in muscle breakdown and their subsequent rebuilding. Different food groups serve to regulate these hormones, and proper timing of fuel intake can help you fine [...]
How to Fuel For Distance Training
Nutrition: it can be a limiting factor that prevents you from being able to continue a race or training session. You might be the fittest person to ever walk the [...]
Using Nutrient Timing to Build Muscle and Lose Fat
If you want to build muscle, lose fat and maximize your performance, you have to know what to eat—and when to eat it. Called nutrient timing, this involves eating specific [...]
Boost Your Future Performance With Proper Post-Game Hydration
After an intense workout, game or practice, you have the opportunity to reap performance-boosting benefits or risk suffering performance-crushing detriments. Your success or failure lies in your ability to eat [...]
Ask the Experts: Should I Eat Carbs?
Q: Should I eat carbs? A: Absolutely. As an athlete, you not only need carbs, you need a lot of them. Carbs are your body's main source of fuel throughout [...]
Fuel for Success: Add Protein to Your Breakfast
A quality breakfast in the morning lays the foundation for your nutritional intake, providing the energy and nutrients you need to get through the day and perform at your peak [...]
Fuel Up for Wins With STACK's Pre-Game Meal Guide
Not all pre-game meals are created equal, and athletes' nutritional needs vary depending on the sport they play. Strength athletes have different needs than endurance athletes—and both fuel differently from those [...]
Performance Tips From Pittsburgh Steelers Nutrition Consultant
Training camp and two-a-days have already started for most high school football players. Whether you are battling for a roster spot or a starting assignment, a key to improving your [...]
Customize Your Fueling With You Bar Energy Snacks
Given that energy bars are easy, convenient and portable fuel sources, they're quite popular among athletes who are constantly on the go. But do you ever feel confused or overwhelmed [...]
