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The Top Diet Trends of 2013
From gluten-free to detox, we demystify the year's most popular diet trends. Get the skinny on which plans promote health and which should be quickly forgotten.

The Best Diet for Your Specific Fitness Goals
Depending on your training regimen, health goals and dietary restrictions, your perfect balance of nutrients might look very different from your running buddy's. This guide will help you find the diet perfect for you.

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.

Savory Shitake Bowl with Kale and Brown Rice
This vegetarian dish is rich with umami flavor, vitamins and more than 45 different flavonoid compounds. Even better? It comes together in five easy steps.

The Anti-Inflammatory Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
A plant-based diet has several health benefits for athletes, here are a few reasons you should consider switching to a vegetarian lifestyle.

Thanksgiving Recipes That Will Wow Your Guests
This year, turn your Thanksgiving menu on its head. From a flavorful acorn squash main dish to an effervescent champagne cocktail, these recipes will wow your guests.

10 Fitness-Boosting Summer Fruits and Vegetables
From avocados and tomatoes to hot peppers and porcini mushrooms, summer is rich with produce. These 10 seasonal fruits and vegetables will help boost your immune system and overall fitness.

9 Safe-Grilling Tips
Grilling meat at high temps can cause chemical reactions that release some nasty toxins in our bodies. But fear not: You don't have to become a vegetarian to keep on cookin' out. Follow this guide to safer summer grilling.

Protein Sources: Which One Is Right for You?
There are so many protein sources on the shelves these days that it makes it quite confusing to decide which supplement you should take. From whey to hemp, use this protein breakdown to determine what's right for you.

The Diet Detective: The Best Healthy Food Blogs
With thousands of food blogs swirling around in cyberspace, it can be tough to know which ones will actually help you eat healthier. The Diet Detective breaks it down for you.

9 Reasons Why Athletes Should Eat More Beans
The embarrassment associated with tooting explains why many athletes shy away from beans. But beans are a nutrient-rich bonus for a sports diet. Here's why.

10 Healthier Versions of Your Favorite Comfort Foods
Don't let mac 'n' cheese, meatloaf and pot pie be diet busters. These comfort food makeovers axe some of the unwanted calories and fat, and leave in the mouth-watering flavors.

Juicing 101: How to Ease Into and Out of a Cleanse
A juice cleanse can be beneficial, but also tricky. Check out these tips to help you ease into, and then out of, a juice cleasne for best results.

What to Eat to Gain Energy for Your Next Race
Need a little pick-me-up for your next event? Follow this nutrition advice to gain energy and run strong at your next race.