Proper nutrition is key to maximizing athlete performance. Pre-workout fuel can significantly affect your energy levels, endurance, and overall workout experience. Luckily, there's a wide variety of pre-workout food options. In this blog post, we'll explore the best...
Should you fuel an easy workout?
By Kylie Ann Martins Your body is like a car, and it needs fuel to function and exercise. Eating before exercise is a vital part of performance and it can help you make the most out of your training. As a matter of fact, the American College of Sports Medicine...
What Should I Eat Before An Early Morning Workout?
What to eat before an early morning workout for quick energy. The best foods that won't bother your stomach. Finding the time for fitness isn’t always easy, and working out in the morning may be your only option. But the combination of wanting to soak up every minute...
What Is Beetroot Juice & Should You Drink It?
If you're a runner (as I know many of my readers are), you've probably heard some rumblings about beetroot juice. If you're wondering why many athletes have taken one of the most unpalatable veggies (in my opinion) and decided to start juicing it, there's a good...
How to carb load for a marathon (or any long distance race)
The ultimate guide to carb loading for your next marathon, half marathon or triathlon for maximum energy levels. If you’re gearing up for a marathon or any type of long-distance race, you’ve probably heard that carb-loading can help maximize performance. But...
Is It Okay To Drink Orange Juice Before A Workout?
Orange juice is synonymous with breakfast, but is it a good thing to have before a workout? Nutrition A refreshing glass of orange juice can fit into any part of your day, and it has basically everything your body needs to power through a workout. During endurance...
5 Homemade Sport Drink Recipes
Sport drinks are a combination of fluid, carbs and electrolytes. These homemade versions utilize fluid and electrolytes (potassium) from coconut water, as well as carbs from fruit juice and/or honey or maple syrup and a dash of sodium from salt. All of these recipes...
I’m Natalie Rizzo, an NYC-based Registered Dietitian.
My mission is to help everyday athletes fuel their fitness with plants.