Carbohydrates

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Food

The 10 Best Carbohydrate Sources For Runners

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

Matt FitzgeraldNovember 23, 2021

Food

Your Complete Runner’s Guide to Carbohydrates

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

Matt FitzgeraldAugust 23, 2021

Food

What Your Cravings Are Trying to Tell You

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.

Lisa TurnerAugust 11, 2021

Food

5 Breads to Get You Excited About Your Next Sandwich

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

Matthew Kadey MS RDAugust 1, 2021

Training

How to Create a Proper Hydration Plan

It's not just about what fluids you're drinking, but when. Learn the proper way to hydrate and get the most out of your workouts.

Justyna Mizera, Krzysztof MizeraJune 18, 2021

Food

The 3 Best Whole Grains You Should be Eating but (Probably) Aren’t

Bored stiff of whole wheat pasta and brown rice? These globetrotting grains — including one from Ethiopia — are ready to take your training diet up a notch.

Matthew Kadey MS RDMay 12, 2021

Food

Ultrarunner Magda Boulet’s Hard-Earned Nutrition Tips

After hundreds of miles of training and racing, we sat down to learn a bit more about nutrition plans and training tips from a real pro.

Zoë RomMay 3, 2021

Food

Understanding Glycogen, Your Body’s High-Performance Fuel

Glycogen fuels performance, and manipulating it properly can make you stronger.

David RocheApril 16, 2021

Food

3 On-the-Go Recipes for Sustained Energy

Get a variety of carbs in for level energy throughout the day.

Women's RunningFebruary 24, 2021

Food

The 22 Best Dietitian-Approved Bars to Keep in Your Pantry

From breakfast to training and even dessert, dietitian Matt Kadey found the best nutrition bars to sink your teeth into for every situation.

Matthew Kadey MS RDDecember 15, 2020

Food

6 Low-Carb Veggie Swaps Perfect for Your Summer Recipes

Take advantage of the abundance of summer vegetables and make these simple low-carb swaps in your favorite dishes.

Dr. Sally NortonJuly 15, 2020

Wellness

How You Should be Fueling with PCOS

A sports dietitian breaks it down for athletes with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Susan LackeApril 22, 2020

Food

9 Healthy Post-Run Comfort Foods

We all have moments when we crave comfort food—especially in the cooler months. Give in to temptation the healthy way by trying these nine comfort food hacks.

Sarah SchlichterOctober 2, 2018