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Active Cookbook: Clean Eating Recipes for Athletes

By Sabrina Grotewold

The clean eating lifestyle is a sensible, simple approach that can help you achieve your athletic goals. Our tips and recipes can help you transition

4 Fat-Burning Pre-Workout Snacks

By Health.com

What you eat before a workout can help you burn more fat and power you through a sweat session. Try one of these four tasty snacks to gain the energy

Portable Savory Breakfast Recipes for Athletes

By Sabrina Tillman Grotewold

If your go-to portable breakfast leaves you famished an hour after you eat it, try one of these recipes. In less than 10 minutes, you'll have a health

3 Clean Eating Breakfast Recipes for Athletes

By Sabrina Tillman Grotewold

Breakfast is vital for all athletes, no matter when they work out. Make the most of the first meal of the day with these three well-balanced, clean ea

What You Should and Shouldn't Eat Before a Workout

By Jennifer Vimbor

Don't let poor fuel choices slow you down. Here's how to pick the right foods to energize your workouts.

10 Natural Race Food Alternatives

By Vanessa Rodriguez

Tired of gels? Fuel more naturally with these convenient and delicious race foods.

Oatmeal Alternatives for Endurance Athletes

By Sabrina Tillman Grotewold

If your standby instant oatmeal breakfast leaves you uninspired, don't skip breakfast. Try one of these whole grain-rich recipes for a different on-th

A Day of Perfect Eating

By Fara Rosenzweig Active.com

When you're running around town, it can be tricky to find foods that don't push you over that 2,000 daily calorie total. Take the guesswork out of wha

10 Rules to Lean Eating

By Men's Health

Men's Health's nutrition expert shares his advice for melting fat faster and easier than ever. Learn the secrets to lean eating.

10K Post-Race Fuel for Vegan and Vegetarian Athletes

By Jessica Sanders

No meat? No problem. No eggs, cheese or milk either? We've got you covered. Vegetarian athletes and runners who only eat on vegan food can still prope

[INFOGRAPHIC] Choose the Right Post-Race Booze

By Jessica Sanders

Drinking after a race is hardly advised. But if you want to give yourself a pat on the back, crack open one of these post-race libations.

Best Spring Produce for Runners

By Emily Brown

Stock up spring produce and reap the benefits. Learn what produce will decrease soreness, increase fiber and maintain eye and bone health.

8 Best iPhone Apps to Manage Your Nutrition

By Jessica Sanders

Track calories, create shopping lists, and dive deeper into common food items with eight of the best iPhone apps for nutrition management.

A Day of Perfect Eating

By Fara Rosenzweig Active.com

When you're running around town, it can be tricky to find foods that don't push you over that 2,000 daily calorie total. Take the guesswork out of wha

Should You Stop Taking Your Multivitamin?

By Ben Greenfield

Sports Nutritionist Ben Greenfield discusses why you shouldn't toss your vitamins down the drain just because of one study.

The Superfoods List: 10 Choices for Race-Season Success

By Brooke Schohl

Put your game face on because race season is here. Stock your kitchen with the items on this superfoods list for your best performance yet.

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