Like most runners, I was totally obsessed with what I ate. Quinoa or oatmeal? Protein powder or Greek yogurt? But I was missing something huge – when I ate actually mattered way more than I realized.
As runners, we need a lot of carbs. It’s one of the most important macronutrients for our bodies. Why, you ask? Because carbohydrates are what fuel our muscles when we run hard, and without them, we ...
When the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines were released last week, their accompanying visual drew the bulk of the attention. And for good reason: The newest iteration reimagined the food pyramid we all ...
Flour, water, salt and yeast: the four main ingredients in that popular, carbohydrate-rich food known as bread. According to a recent study published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, ...