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It’s important to get leucine in every meal. What is leucine? Leucine is an amino acid, one of 20 building blocks that commonly show up in human protein structures. It is also one of nine essential amino acids (EAA), in that we can’t make it in our body and so…

Design one that tastes delicious and will meet your athletic goals. Many coffee shops have sumptuous seasonal drinks, such as the peppermint mocha, designed to tempt the tongue with strong flavors and plenty of holiday sweetness. But they don’t really support either health or performance. How do you adapt them…

Design a coffee recovery drink to meet your athletic goals! Coffee shops today have a broad selection of coffee, espresso, tea, and iced drinks. Which of them are useful for athletes looking for some recovery? And how do you build your best coffee recovery drink?  What do you need in…

Make the best milk choices for you! Well, every time I think we’ve reached saturation in the dairy aisle, a new type of plant milk shows up. Let’s take a look at this comparison chart and discuss some important points in terms of nutrients. Values come from Walmart.com in January…

How to deal with the big holiday meals, the food choices and those family members that can’t help but comment on your plate. People, it’s holiday season and you know what that means! Food. Food everywhere, all the time. How do you handle holiday meals in such a way that…

Check out these fast food strategies to keep you performing at the top of your game! You’re out on the road, heading to a game, and you’re starving. How about some fast food? You have to eat so you’re prepared for your game, but there are so very many choices…