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How to Fuel When You Don't Feel Like It
One of the biggest problems athletes have is knowing when, what and how to eat when the stomach is feeling sloshy or nauseous. These tips will help.
By Emily Brown

The 5 Biggest Sports Drink Mistakes
With so many sports-drink options, claims and ingredients, it's easy to get confused. Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes, and choose the best
By Kelli Jennings, RD

Snacks to Pack for Long Rides
To go the distance, cyclists need snacks that are portable, energy-packed and low on protein. But finding nibbles that meet all of those requirements
By Suzanne Corey

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

8 Dieting and Exercise Mistakes You Don't Want to Make
These so-called healthy habits start with good intentions, but can end in disaster. Learn which ones to steer clear of.
By the Editors of Prevention

Nutrition Quick Tip: Hydrate With Soup Pre-Workout
Drinks aren't the only hydrators. Soup is also up to the task. Learn the best way to hydrate with this brothy food even during the hot, summer m
By Nicole Reino

Maintain Your Lean, Mean Racing Machine
Being a healthy athlete involves a combination of training and solid nutrition habits. Here are ways to succeed when you feed.
By Gale Bernhardt

Why Sodium-Potassium Balance Is Critical for Better Hydration
Sodium and potassium are the two primary electrolytes in your body. Keeping them in balance is the key to better hydration.
By Donna P. Feldman, MS, RDN

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

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

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

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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How to Fuel When You Don't Feel Like It One of the biggest problems athletes have is knowing when, what and how to eat when the stomach is feeling sloshy or nauseous. These tips will help. By Emily Brown

The 5 Biggest Sports Drink Mistakes With so many sports-drink options, claims and ingredients, it's easy to get confused. Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes, and choose the best By Kelli Jennings, RD

Snacks to Pack for Long Rides To go the distance, cyclists need snacks that are portable, energy-packed and low on protein. But finding nibbles that meet all of those requirements By Suzanne Corey

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

8 Dieting and Exercise Mistakes You Don't Want to Make These so-called healthy habits start with good intentions, but can end in disaster. Learn which ones to steer clear of. By the Editors of Prevention

Nutrition Quick Tip: Hydrate With Soup Pre-Workout Drinks aren't the only hydrators. Soup is also up to the task. Learn the best way to hydrate with this brothy food even during the hot, summer m By Nicole Reino

Maintain Your Lean, Mean Racing Machine Being a healthy athlete involves a combination of training and solid nutrition habits. Here are ways to succeed when you feed. By Gale Bernhardt

Why Sodium-Potassium Balance Is Critical for Better Hydration Sodium and potassium are the two primary electrolytes in your body. Keeping them in balance is the key to better hydration. By Donna P. Feldman, MS, RDN

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

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

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

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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How to Fuel When You Don't Feel Like It
One of the biggest problems athletes have is knowing when, what and how to eat when the stomach is feeling sloshy or nauseous. These tips will help.
By Emily Brown

The 5 Biggest Sports Drink Mistakes
With so many sports-drink options, claims and ingredients, it's easy to get confused. Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes, and choose the best
By Kelli Jennings, RD

Snacks to Pack for Long Rides
To go the distance, cyclists need snacks that are portable, energy-packed and low on protein. But finding nibbles that meet all of those requirements
By Suzanne Corey

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

8 Dieting and Exercise Mistakes You Don't Want to Make
These so-called healthy habits start with good intentions, but can end in disaster. Learn which ones to steer clear of.
By the Editors of Prevention

Nutrition Quick Tip: Hydrate With Soup Pre-Workout
Drinks aren't the only hydrators. Soup is also up to the task. Learn the best way to hydrate with this brothy food even during the hot, summer m
By Nicole Reino

Maintain Your Lean, Mean Racing Machine
Being a healthy athlete involves a combination of training and solid nutrition habits. Here are ways to succeed when you feed.
By Gale Bernhardt

Why Sodium-Potassium Balance Is Critical for Better Hydration
Sodium and potassium are the two primary electrolytes in your body. Keeping them in balance is the key to better hydration.
By Donna P. Feldman, MS, RDN

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

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

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

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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