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The Ultimate Post-Running Recovery Shake

By Mike Roussell, PhD After pounding the pavement for mile after grueling mile, your muscles are screaming for restoration. Quickly replenishing lost nutrients is crucial for reducing post-run soreness and fatigue – and getting you ready for your next run....

3 Foods That Can Help You Recover From Running Workouts

By Mike Roussell, PhD Recovering from a tough running workout requires more than downing a bottle of Gatorade. After pounding the pavement, the foods you choose play a key role in helping your body bounce back. Here are three unexpected...

Recipe of the Month: Texas Chili

By Mike Roussell, PhD This chili recipe delivers five servings of quality protein from the top round lean beef (44 grams per serving), as well as a hearty helping of low-impact carbs. You can easily add a cup of rice...

4 Secrets to Supercharging Your Fat Loss

By Mike Roussell, PhD 4 Secrets to Supercharging Your Fat Loss Your quest to get lean can sometimes feel like navigating through a maze without a clear path. Enough of that. This month, let’s take a straightforward look at four...

4 Steps for the Ultimate Smoothie

By Mike Roussell, PhD 4 Steps for the Ultimate Smoothie Reality: We don’t always have time to sit down to the perfect meal. That’s the beauty of the smoothie: It’s a perfect on-the-go meal, delivering the nutrition you need to...

3 Superfoods that You Should Eat Daily

By Mike Roussell, PhD 3 Superfoods that You Should Eat Daily The word superfood is overused and often misunderstood. It has become more of a synonym for a random exotic fruit found in a remote jungle than a food that...