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Fruitcake Recipe for Athletes
Storebought fruitcake gets a bad rap. Homemade fruitcake, on the other hand, can be a nutrientdense food for endurance athletes. Use this recipe to...
By Biju Thomas

21 Unexpected Foods That May Contain Gluten
When it comes to foods containing gluten, bread, pasta and baked goods likely come to mind. But if you have an allergy or sensitivity, there's a lo...
By Nicole Reino

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 ...
By Dave Smith

When and How to Hydrate for a Run
Proper hydration before, during and after a run is imperative to meeting your goals. Follow these simple steps to stay hydrated and perform at your...
By Rebecca Siekmann

3 Simple Steps to a Healthy Lifestyle
Want to develop a healthy lifestyle that doesn't require an expensive gym membership or a drastic diet? Follow these simple healthy lifestyle tips ...
By Michael Clarke

Moist Spiced Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Topped with nonfat cottage cheese or nut butter, this bread is perfect for a postrun snack on a cool autumn day.
By Katie Jeffrey

Spicy Apple Sauce Cake
Learn the secret food combination to live a life full of health, happiness, sex and love with this sweet and spicy recipe.
By Lynn A. Anderson, Ph.D, ND

3 Seasonal Dinners That Aid Recovery
When it comes to postworkout recovery, there are three nutrition rules to keep in mind. Learn what they are, as well as how to prepare some simple ...
By Chrissy Wellington Garner

The Best Team Snacks for Kids' Sports
We're rounding up the best fresh, whole foods to help your kid's team refuel and hydrate when it's your week to bring snacks after the game.
By Angela Bekkala

10 Homemade Nut-Free Snacks for Kids
Does your kid have a nut allergy or attend a school with a strict nonuts policy? These snack recipes are so tasty, your kids won't even know what t...
By Jackie Veling

8 Popular Kids Snacks That Are Shockingly Unhealthy
Hold on to your squeezable yogurts, the calories and sugar in these kid snack classics will surprise you.
By Nikki Chavanelle

7 Healthy Homemade Ice Cream Recipes Kids Will Love
Stop chasing after the ice cream truck and instead serve up a healthier version that has ingredients you can pronounce and is full of real food.
By Angela Bekkala

The Best Instagram Accounts for Healthy Family Recipes
A carefully curated Instagram feed (no pun intended) can help your family eat right with healthy, delicious and easytoprepare recipes.
By Angela Bekkala

16 Healthy Halloween Treats for Kids
These cute, spooky and downright tasty treats will get kids excited about eating healthy on Halloween.
By Samantha Guzman and Jen Retter

20 Foods with the Most Added Sugar
Added sugar can cause weight gain, high blood pressure and even heart disease. Steer your sweet tooth away from these everyday foods with the most ...
By Jackie Veling

13 Energy-Packed Breakfast Ideas for Kids
Start your kid’s day off with a burst of energy by whipping up one of these tasty breakfasts.
By Angela Bekkala

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Fruitcake Recipe for Athletes Storebought fruitcake gets a bad rap. Homemade fruitcake, on the other hand, can be a nutrientdense food for endurance athletes. Use this recipe to... By Biju Thomas

21 Unexpected Foods That May Contain Gluten When it comes to foods containing gluten, bread, pasta and baked goods likely come to mind. But if you have an allergy or sensitivity, there's a lo... By Nicole Reino

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 ... By Dave Smith

When and How to Hydrate for a Run Proper hydration before, during and after a run is imperative to meeting your goals. Follow these simple steps to stay hydrated and perform at your... By Rebecca Siekmann

3 Simple Steps to a Healthy Lifestyle Want to develop a healthy lifestyle that doesn't require an expensive gym membership or a drastic diet? Follow these simple healthy lifestyle tips ... By Michael Clarke

Moist Spiced Pumpkin Bread Recipe Topped with nonfat cottage cheese or nut butter, this bread is perfect for a postrun snack on a cool autumn day. By Katie Jeffrey

Spicy Apple Sauce Cake Learn the secret food combination to live a life full of health, happiness, sex and love with this sweet and spicy recipe. By Lynn A. Anderson, Ph.D, ND

3 Seasonal Dinners That Aid Recovery When it comes to postworkout recovery, there are three nutrition rules to keep in mind. Learn what they are, as well as how to prepare some simple ... By Chrissy Wellington Garner

The Best Team Snacks for Kids' Sports We're rounding up the best fresh, whole foods to help your kid's team refuel and hydrate when it's your week to bring snacks after the game. By Angela Bekkala

10 Homemade Nut-Free Snacks for Kids Does your kid have a nut allergy or attend a school with a strict nonuts policy? These snack recipes are so tasty, your kids won't even know what t... By Jackie Veling

8 Popular Kids Snacks That Are Shockingly Unhealthy Hold on to your squeezable yogurts, the calories and sugar in these kid snack classics will surprise you. By Nikki Chavanelle

7 Healthy Homemade Ice Cream Recipes Kids Will Love Stop chasing after the ice cream truck and instead serve up a healthier version that has ingredients you can pronounce and is full of real food. By Angela Bekkala

The Best Instagram Accounts for Healthy Family Recipes A carefully curated Instagram feed (no pun intended) can help your family eat right with healthy, delicious and easytoprepare recipes. By Angela Bekkala

16 Healthy Halloween Treats for Kids These cute, spooky and downright tasty treats will get kids excited about eating healthy on Halloween. By Samantha Guzman and Jen Retter

20 Foods with the Most Added Sugar Added sugar can cause weight gain, high blood pressure and even heart disease. Steer your sweet tooth away from these everyday foods with the most ... By Jackie Veling

13 Energy-Packed Breakfast Ideas for Kids Start your kid’s day off with a burst of energy by whipping up one of these tasty breakfasts. By Angela Bekkala

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Fruitcake Recipe for Athletes
Storebought fruitcake gets a bad rap. Homemade fruitcake, on the other hand, can be a nutrientdense food for endurance athletes. Use this recipe to...
By Biju Thomas

21 Unexpected Foods That May Contain Gluten
When it comes to foods containing gluten, bread, pasta and baked goods likely come to mind. But if you have an allergy or sensitivity, there's a lo...
By Nicole Reino

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 ...
By Dave Smith

When and How to Hydrate for a Run
Proper hydration before, during and after a run is imperative to meeting your goals. Follow these simple steps to stay hydrated and perform at your...
By Rebecca Siekmann

3 Simple Steps to a Healthy Lifestyle
Want to develop a healthy lifestyle that doesn't require an expensive gym membership or a drastic diet? Follow these simple healthy lifestyle tips ...
By Michael Clarke

Moist Spiced Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Topped with nonfat cottage cheese or nut butter, this bread is perfect for a postrun snack on a cool autumn day.
By Katie Jeffrey

Spicy Apple Sauce Cake
Learn the secret food combination to live a life full of health, happiness, sex and love with this sweet and spicy recipe.
By Lynn A. Anderson, Ph.D, ND

3 Seasonal Dinners That Aid Recovery
When it comes to postworkout recovery, there are three nutrition rules to keep in mind. Learn what they are, as well as how to prepare some simple ...
By Chrissy Wellington Garner

The Best Team Snacks for Kids' Sports
We're rounding up the best fresh, whole foods to help your kid's team refuel and hydrate when it's your week to bring snacks after the game.
By Angela Bekkala

10 Homemade Nut-Free Snacks for Kids
Does your kid have a nut allergy or attend a school with a strict nonuts policy? These snack recipes are so tasty, your kids won't even know what t...
By Jackie Veling

8 Popular Kids Snacks That Are Shockingly Unhealthy
Hold on to your squeezable yogurts, the calories and sugar in these kid snack classics will surprise you.
By Nikki Chavanelle

7 Healthy Homemade Ice Cream Recipes Kids Will Love
Stop chasing after the ice cream truck and instead serve up a healthier version that has ingredients you can pronounce and is full of real food.
By Angela Bekkala

The Best Instagram Accounts for Healthy Family Recipes
A carefully curated Instagram feed (no pun intended) can help your family eat right with healthy, delicious and easytoprepare recipes.
By Angela Bekkala

16 Healthy Halloween Treats for Kids
These cute, spooky and downright tasty treats will get kids excited about eating healthy on Halloween.
By Samantha Guzman and Jen Retter

20 Foods with the Most Added Sugar
Added sugar can cause weight gain, high blood pressure and even heart disease. Steer your sweet tooth away from these everyday foods with the most ...
By Jackie Veling

13 Energy-Packed Breakfast Ideas for Kids
Start your kid’s day off with a burst of energy by whipping up one of these tasty breakfasts.
By Angela Bekkala

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