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Vitamin D: Perform better, be stronger, improve mood!

This pro-hormone and essential nutrient doesn’t just regulate bone density any more! How does Vitamin D work? The “classical” actions of vitamin D were discovered and fleshed out between about 1918 and the late 1960s. This “vitamin” is actually a steroid pro-hormone derived from the cholesterol molecule after irradiation with ultraviolet B exposure (sunlight or […]

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Leucine: Perform better and maximize your muscle through diet!

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 much consume it in our

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Build A Better Peppermint Mocha!

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 so you can enjoy the

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Hot beverages made with coffee or espresso can help an athlete recover after a workout if chosen with care.

Coffee Recovery Drinks: Can You Make that Latte Better?

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 a coffee recovery drink?  Carbohydrate

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