TRY THIS HIGH-PROTEIN ICE CREAM RECIPE
BY MIKE ROUSSELL Dessert is often seen as the enemy, a giant calorie bomb with no redeeming nutritional qualities. But it doesn’t need to be that way. With a little creativity and a Ninja Creami ice cream maker, you can...
3 CALORIE-SAVING COOKOUT SWAPS
By Mike Roussell, PhD It’s easy to think that heading to a summer cookout means resigning yourself to heavy sauces, creamy salads, and high-calorie beverages. But what if you could have the best of both worlds: Delicious flavors...
THE ULTIMATE BEDTIME PROTEIN SNACK: Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse
By Mike Roussell, PhD The power of protein is well-known to top athletes: It builds muscle and drives healing from their toughest workouts. But it serves another purpose too: Protein can actually supercharge your sleep. For decades, people avoided eating...
3 Ways to Add Flavor to Healthy Meals
By Mike Roussell, PhD Spoiler alert: healthy foods are rarely synonymous with delicious foods. But no, that doesn’t mean that world class athletes live off only bland chicken breasts and flavorless broccoli mush. The secret to eating for muscle and...
Your Best Summer Hydration Tips
By Mike Roussell, PhD Summer is here, and yes, that means we can all finally hit the outdoors to work out and play hard, whether you’re hitting the basketball court or playing tag with the kids. But to be your...
3 Great Sources of Quality Carbs
By Mike Roussell, PhD When it comes to carbs, quality is what matters. Sure, ultra-processed, low-quality carbs (think: Pop Tarts) are easy-access at gas stations during summer road trips. But they lack the antioxidants that can aid your recovery and...