Is there a perfect diet that provides all the essential micro- and macronutrients in the right balance, including healthy fats, lean protein, fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and carbs, while ... Continue Reading
Nutrition and Strength Training Guidance for Trans and Nonbinary Athletes: New Study
Whether you’re a long-time gym lover or just someone who’s trying to get a grasp on the best nutritional strategies for your body, you might have some trouble finding training advice or nutrition guidance ... Continue Reading
Lean Bulking Is Hard — Here Are 3 Tips to Get It Right
On social media, Gen Z calls it the “winter arc” — the period between the end of summer’s warmth and the following spring. It’s typically when bodybuilders embrace lean bulking. If you’re bundling up ... Continue Reading
Top Plant Sources of Protein: Veggie Diet Recommendations from a Dietitian and a Vegetarian
If you’re tired of the same old protein shakes or just want to cut back on meat, you’re in luck — plants are here to save the day. From seeds to legumes, the top plant sources of protein deliver the ... Continue Reading
How to Bulk: The Ultimate Guide to Gaining Size
“Eat more.” That’s what most fresh-faced trainees hear when they ask the big guy in the weight room how to move up a couple shirt sizes. While not the most poetic way to explain muscle growth, “eat ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Protein Shake Recipes for Weight Gain, From a PhD in Nutrition
When it comes to building muscle and gaining weight, intense workouts are only part of the equation. Nutrition is key to optimizing muscle growth, and protein — often referred to as the building block of ... Continue Reading
These Athletic Greens Alternatives Cost Less and Taste Great, According to Our Experts
If you’re in the market for the best greens powders, you’ve probably heard of AG1. Athletic Greens AG1 is a broad-ranging micronutrient supplement that claims to support your overall health and well-being, ... Continue Reading
These Are the Best Pre-Workout Breakfast Foods to Eat, Say Dietitians
OK, we were kidding about putting down the pre-workout (just make it one of the best pre-workouts). Take your jolt juice, but also consider pairing it with a pre-workout snack, or even a full meal if ... Continue Reading
These Are the Most Nutrient-Dense Foods, According to a Nutrition Coach
Even the best protein powders can’t stand in for the “real thing” — that is, nutrient-rich whole foods that give you more than just a whole lot of protein per gram. Whether you’re focusing on muscle gain, ... Continue Reading
The Best High-Protein Fast Food, Chosen By a Nutrition Coach
Typically laden with saturated fats, ultra-high in sodium, and full of high-glycemic carbs, fast food certainly isn’t the healthiest way to get your calories in. But its call is in the name: It’s fast. And ... Continue Reading
How Much Caffeine Is in Pre-Workout? (And How Much Is Too Much, According to a Nutrition Coach)
You’ve seen it, or maybe even felt it. The sluggishness before a workout—then, the chugging of a pre-workout drink that seems to give an athlete superpowers. Or, at least, a jolt of seemingly superpowered ... Continue Reading
Mal O’Brien’s Full Day of Eating & Why She Doesn’t Track Macros
At the elite level of any sport — including CrossFit, where 20-year-old Mal O'Brien has built a reputation as perhaps one of its next great generational talents — performing well is about more than ... Continue Reading
Actor Jesse Plemons Lost Weight by Intermittent Fasting — Here’s What It Is and How You Can Start
Jesse Plemons has a bone to pick with Ozempic. "It's unfortunate that I decided to get healthy when everyone decided to take it," Plemons told the Los Angeles Times in a June 13, 2024 interview. ... Continue Reading
Are Protein Shakes Good for You? An RDN Explains
Drink protein shakes to build muscle. Wait, no. Protein shakes are full of artificial ingredients. But wait—protein helps you lose weight. In a world of conflicting information, it’s no surprise ... Continue Reading
Are Hemp Seeds Worth the Hype? Here Are 3 Science-Backed Benefits of Hemp Seeds
Nutrient-dense seeds, like flax seeds and chia seeds, aren’t just the latest hype in the “superfood” aisle. While they’re certainly not a cure-all, they are a great addition to a healthy diet—particularly ... Continue Reading
Your Guide to Post-Run Nutrition From a Certified Nutrition Coach
Key Takeaways You take your last few strides, wipe the sweat from your forehead, and hit the mat for some post-run stretches. After your cool down, it’s time to refuel and rehydrate with a quick ... Continue Reading
Why Does Pre-Workout Make You Itch? (And How to Make it Stop)
It’s deadlift day, and your shaker bottles are ready with pre and post-workout nutrition — pre-workout on the way to the gym and a protein shake to kickstart recovery. You’re fired up and halfway through ... Continue Reading
Here’s the Deal With Probiotics for Weight Loss, According to a PhD
Key Takeaways If you’re a fitness enthusiast, you’ve probably heard people stress the importance of probiotics for gut health. These “good bacteria” that contribute to your gut bacteria overall have ... Continue Reading
The Pros and Cons of Creatine, According to a Nutrition Coach
As a fitness enthusiast, you may find yourself in the sports supplements aisle from time to time. Whether you’re browsing for supplements for muscle growth or performance, you may be wondering if you ... Continue Reading
Should You Have a Protein Shake Before Bed? Here’s What RDs and Sports Dietitians Say
If you tend to get your protein in powder form, you may wonder when’s the best time to have a protein shake: first thing in the morning, pre- or post-workout, or before bed? While new research has shown us ... Continue Reading
Is the Green Mediterranean Diet Worth the Hype? A PhD Weighs In
“So, what’s the best diet for gut health?” I’ve been asked this question countless times, and although I do my best to avoid diet dogma, the Mediterranean diet is my top recommendation across the board. ... Continue Reading
7 Protein Powder Benefits That’ll Convince You to Restock That Tub, From an RD
If you want to get stronger, you lift heavy weights. If you want to get bigger, you…also lift heavy weights. And eat a whole lot of strength training’s most hyped macronutrient: protein. Don’t get ... Continue Reading
How to Eat Healthy on a Budget, Plus a Sample Grocery List to Get Your Macros Cheap and Tasty
These days, the cost of groceries is a lot rising faster than your one-rep max numbers. All you want to do is fuel your gains, stay healthy, and enjoy what you’re eating (same), but those grocery bills can ... Continue Reading
Is This TikTok Trend Diet Worth Trying? A Registered Dietitian Cracks Open the Egg Diet
If you’re trying to lose weight, it’s not uncommon to turn to diets that promise a lot of weight loss in very little time. The egg diet is one such diet and — as you can probably guess from its name — it ... Continue Reading