Food

The best recipes, as chosen by readers.

If you notice your appetite suddenly picking up around bedtime, one of these seven reasons may be why.

What to look for (and what to avoid) when it comes to buying sports drinks, and some dietitian-approved recommendations.

Use these hearty meals to recover after chilly runs and workouts this winter.

Use these three simple but effective nutrition changes to help dig yourself out of a hole.

This fudge contains a few secret healthy ingredients.

Exercise is not punishment for eating. So why do we keep buying in to the idea that certain foods need to be burned off with extra training?

If you don’t top off your tank in the morning, you’ll lack the mental and physical energy you need to get through your workout and your workday.

And no, it has nothing to do with them being off limits!

Treat yourself to a good chai with black tea, your favorite milk, and a touch of sweetness.

Learn how to fuel with real food on the run.

Boost your runs and health with our guide to the mighty macro. Here are the new rules of protein.

Try making chocolate milk at home to boost its recovery benefits.

Grab these picks for a stress-free season.

Eat (and drink) these items to up your carbohydrate intake and reap their endurance performance benefits.

Use this build-your-own-bowl guide to create your go-to meal before big races and workouts.

For many runners, oatmeal is a go-to way to kick off the day.

Two-time Olympian Molly Huddle is sharing the recipe to the dish her mom makes every year.

This classic fluffy side has some surprise ingredients.

The 2017 steeplechase world champion shared her recipe for perfectly stackable fritters.

The best mains, sides, pies, and more for all your holiday gatherings.

The pro runner's family recipe for pozole makes for an amazing pre-holiday meal to gather everyone together.

Be sure to enjoy plenty of these seven foods that are proven to fight insomnia and deliver a restful night of zzz's.

Can eating the right foods help reduce inflammation and speed up recovery time?

These muffins have made it onto our regular breakfast menu: Pumpkin Streusel, Spelt Blueberry Yogurt, and Vegan Red Velvet.

This week on Mastering Meal Prep with Elyse Kopecky, we cut up.

As part of her series on knife skills, Elyse shows the best way to break down a sweet potato for meal prep.

As part of her series on knife skills, Elyse is getting into the details of onion prep.

As part of her series on knife skills, Elyse teaches how to correctly cut up garlic.

As part of her series on knife skills, Elyse is removing the mystery from kale.

This video series aims to help you cook smarter and healthier.

Seriously, we made them all.

Apple cider vinegar has been making a huge comeback for its health benefits—is the gummy version the solution to a face-puckering problem?

The best high-protein breakfasts for athletes (and no, you don't have to eat eggs).

We teamed up with pro runner (and serious cheese enthusiast) Rebecca Mehra to help you build a showstopping cheese board.

Our favorite almond butters for value, texture, and more.

The combo of red peppers and tomatoes makes for a vitamin C payload.

It's light, easy, and a great way to clean out the fridge.

Bioavailability reveals which nutrients on the plate work in harmony and which battle absorption.

The quick carbs and lean protein help with recovery.

Sure, salads are healthy – but new research suggests they might be especially great for those at-risk for heart disease. The key to a healthier heart could lie in packing your plate with more leafy green veggies.

Full of protein and packed with essential vitamins and minerals, these plant-based pasta options are perfect for runners.

These unusual up-and-coming sports nutrition products come with some promising research that may make them a popular choice for those putting in the mega-miles.

This powerhouse in a bowl can be served as a smaller side with meat, chicken, or fish.

This soba noodle salad came to be when Shalane Flanagan—and her world-record holder mom—fell in love with homemade peanut sauce.

There's a lot of confusing carb information out there. Thankfully, our RDN is here to clear things up.

Tips for nailing recovery nutrition from a dietitian.

Remember when we spent the early months of pandemic life baking up a storm? Those times may have past, but banana bread is still delicious. Change up the add-ins with our two recipes to give it a sweeter taste or different texture.

Plan your meals around these nutrition basics to feel stronger and more energized.

A nutritionist looks at five superfood powders meant to best supercharge your food and take your nutrition and fitness gains to the next level.

Here’s what the latest science says about eating for sun protection.

Add these tasty recipes to your cooking arsenal—your family (and your stomach) will thank you.

Of all of the takes currently floating around the internet, elite runner Sabrina Little argues that the worst is probably the one about how a professional runner would never eat a burrito.

Sore or heavy legs after a long run or workout? You might want to dial in your nutrition.

Carbohydrates are a key part of ensuring you're performing your best.

Making wild salmon at home doesn't need to be complicated. This recipe uses fewer than five ingredients to bring healthy protein to the table.

Omega-3s are good for your heart, your brain, and your performance. Yet many athletes fall short on this crucial nutrient.

Running your strongest at any age requires a solid fueling plan. Full stop. But as your body and lifestyle change through the years, so does your optimal nutrition strategy. Here’s how to maximize fueling at any life stage.

With more time to train, your golden decades can represent some of your prime running years.

Dialing in your nutrition now can both directly affect your short-term performance and recovery and also keep you running strong and healthy for years to come.

Here's a big tip: Ditch diets.

The more girls use nutrition to tend to their energy needs, the better they’ll fare.

As the natural, biological change of menopause continues to unfold, many athletes find that what’s worked for them in the past requires adjusting.

Fresh mussels are rich in vitamins and minerals, delicious, and incredibly easy and fast to cook.

This easy-to-prepare frittata is versatile enough to be served as breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Can't say no to salty or sweet foods? Feel a strong urge to consume lots of carbs? Your food cravings are subtle messages from your body, and they're trying to tell you something.

These pancakes are delicious on their own, but you can top them with syrup or additional sliced banana if you like.

Much like Oprah, we love bread—but not all loaves are created equal. These options are the best thing since, well, you know.

Put our recommendations into action with this three-day, anti-inflammatory meal plan to help relieve joint pain.

There's a reason you crave fruit more in the hot summer months.

After discovering the many perks of eating of beans, you're going to want to make them the star of your meals.

Yes, nutrition advice is often confusing, ambiguous, and hotly debated. But despite all the noise out there, these nuggets are indisputable—and often transformative.

It's the summer season on a plate.

Stack a smoothie correctly for the best texture, flavor, and nutrition.

Chill out this summer with delicious smoothies that aid training and pack an impressive nutritional punch.