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Your Post-Holiday Nutrition Plan
Just because you fall off the nutritional wagon during the holidays doesn't mean you can't get back on again. Use these tips to get back on track to a
By Michelle L. Ulrich, MS, RD

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6 Key Nutrients for Optimal Recovery
If you're pushing your muscles, soreness and fatigue may set in. To ensure these ailments don't set back your training, feed your body the ingredients
By Kelli Jennings, RD

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8 Tips for Hydrating in Cold Weather
Although we tend to think of it as a summertime concern, dehydration doesn't disfavor the cooler months. Use these tips to stay hydrated this winter.
By Felicia D. Stoler

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How Eating Breakfast Can Help You Lose Weight
Think skipping breakfast will help cut your calorie count? Here's why you should start your day with a healthy meal.
By Chrissy Wellington

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10 Natural Alternatives to Energy Drinks
Many of us fuel our frenzied lifestyles with products that promise instant energy. The problem? They're not good for you. Next time you need a boost,
By Maria Connor

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Cleansing and Hydrating Watermelon Tonic Recipe
Watermelon is a summer superhero. It swoops in and saves the hot day with its hydrating flesh and cleansing antioxidants. Instead of giving it a cape,
By Lynn A. Anderson, Ph.D, ND

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5 Cleansing Foods to Gear Up for Race Season
Ready for race season? Here are five cleansing foods that will have you feeling light, strong and fast just in time.
By Karen Sherwood

Hydration for Endurance Athletes: How Much Water do You Really Need?
Overhydration and underhydration are important concerns for all endurance athletes. Here's how to determine how much water you really need during exer
By Nancy Clark

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The Pre-Race Meal
No meal is more important than the one before a race. Eating the right meal at the right time ensures that all your hard training doesn't go to waste.
By Matt Fitzgerald

10 Simple Ways to Eat More Veggies
No matter how much you love veggies, it can be a struggle to fit in the recommended servings each day.
By Joan Khalaf

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5 Pre-Race Nutrition Mistakes to Avoid
Here are the top five pre-race nutrition mistakes runners make—and how to keep them from ruining your big day.
By Kelly Bastone

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What to Eat Before a 10K
Don't get caught up in training runs and forget about what you're putting in your body. Here's what to eat before a 10K for your best performance.
By Jessica Sanders

The 12 Diet Tips that Helped Me Finally Lose the Weight
After decades of unsuccessful dieting, these 12 simple nutrition tips helped me lose 75 pounds—and keep it off.
By Sara Lindberg

The 10 Best Snacks for Weight Loss
Smart snacking is a key ingredient for long-term weight loss. Reach for these healthy options to keep you full throughout the day.
By Sara Lindberg

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Your Marathon Taper Week Nutrition Plan
You've made it. You've survived the training. You've started to taper. But what should you eat? This plan will break it down so you'll be fueled up fo
By Kelli Jennings, RD

14 Foods Nutritionists Never Eat
Some are in line with what you would expect—but others are pretty shocking. See what these experts would never eat.
By Women’s Health

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Matt Fitzgerald is an acclaimed endurance sports writer and training intelligence specialist for PEAR Sports.