Cardiovascular exercise is generally promoted as a benefit to overall heart health, but as athletes continue to push themselves toward farther distances, they could be doing more harm than good. With the growing popularity of marathons and ultra-endurance races,...
Basic Bone and Major Muscle Strengthening Workout
Calcium isn’t the only factor when it comes to strong bones. Just like maintaining a certain level of fitness, both nutrition and exercise are needed to support long-term bone health—and prevent osteoporosis later in life. Put down that glass of milk (it’s not doing...
6 Tips to Maintain Strong Bones and Prevent Osteoporosis
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 10 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis and another 44 million have been diagnosed with low bone density—or osteopenia—a precursor to osteoporosis. (1) Not coincidentally, the dairy industry has an iron grip on...
6 Inflammation-Fighting Foods (Plus Meal Ideas)
Why do we feel sore after a workout? Inflammation. Acute inflammation is a natural response to an effective workout, and feeling a bit sore can be a sign that your body is healing itself. This temporary inflammation is nothing to worry about. Chronic inflammation,...
New Dairy-Funded Chocolate Milk Study Targets Teen Athletes
Ever-targeting a new generation of consumers, the dairy industry funded and released a new study in February 2019 in an attempt to support the misguided campaign, “Built With Chocolate Milk.” Titled, “Chocolate Milk Versus Carbohydrate Supplements In Adolescent...
A Marathoner’s Secret Recipe for Anti-Inflammation
Mary Schneider is training to compete in the 2020 Olympic Trials for the marathon, and she is putting her body to the test in the process. Long runs, speed work, hills...all of this intense exercise leads to inflammation, the body's natural response to...
The Basics of Post-Exercise Recovery Fuel
Spoiler alert: chocolate milk is not a recovery food.
Everything You Need to Know About Omegas
Omegas explained: what they do and where to find them.
Athletes Are Not Built by Chocolate Milk
Despite industry claims, chocolate milk is not a “superfood.”
Are Certain Proteins Better Than Others?
Milk Life claims cow’s milk contains “higher quality” protein than plants. The numbers say otherwise.
Antioxidants and Athletic Performance
Looking to take your fitness to the next level? Switch4Good Dietician, Matt Ruscigno discusses the role of antioxidants in performance.