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Have you ever heard the blanket advice to avoid sugar and other carbohydrates if you want to be healthy? This red flag is one of many examples of diet culture, a system of beliefs that promotes ...

The teens thought they needed fewer carbohydrates and calories than is recommended, as well as far more protein and fat than necessary, the study found. In truth, student athletes should be ...

Light meals feature protein-rich ingredients such as chicken breast, fish, shrimp, and legumes. For instance, athletes consume grilled chicken with quinoa salad to benefit from both protein and ...

Indeed, the five athletes studied in the Phinney et al paper exhibited no decline in performance at submaximal training levels (62 to 64 percent of VO2 max) after a month of low-carb dieting.