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Energy
Drinks
 Do
Energy Drinks Really Give You Energy?
For
sure you have seen them--those shiny silver or brightly colored
cans promising to bring you instant energy--and maybe you have
tried them or even drink them
regularly ... more
Energy
Drinks Do Not Help Maintain Alcohol's Buzz
Abilities
Still Compromised for Complex Tasks
Energy drinks – usually a mixture of caffeine, taurine, carbohydrates,
B-complex vitamins and gluconolactone – have become very
popular in recent years ... more
Food
regulator to assess energy drink ingredients
The bubble may soon burst on the thriving energy drinks market.
Health concerns have led to a review by the national food regulator
... more
Liquid
Energy
Wondering if those newfangled "energy drinks" are worth
the money? Maybe. Maybe not ... more
Energy
Bars
Raising the Bar
With so many energy bars around, it's tough to know which are
best ... more
Eating
for Energy
Weight is only one factor in running success, and generally runners
do not need to diet ... more
Trans-Fat
Trouble
You're probably eating more of them than you think. Here's why--and
how to steer clear ... more
Race
Check-list
Whether you're running a local race or traveling hundreds of miles
to an exotic locale, we've got you covered ...
more
Power
Your Running
They may look and taste like candy, but energy bars can give your
performance a boost ... more
The
Virtues of Bar Food
Meal-replacement products aren't just for weight loss. They'll
also help you recover fast from a tough run ... more
Nutrition
to Go - Guide to Energy Bars
There once was a simple world with no energy bars; a world where
runners nimbly sprinted through a KFC and pocketed a few honey
packets ... more
Energy Bars
Are Not Your Best Option
If
you are interested in your health and have read books on the subject,
you probably know that candy bars are not good for you ... more
Sports Drinks
Sport Drinks: Better
Than Water?
You know that you need to increase your fluid intake when you
exercise, especially in the heat. But you just can't get yourself
to take more than a few gulps of water. Why not try a sports drink?
... more
Fluid Fluency
Everything you need to know about hydrating in the
heat ... more
Canned energy
You can’t walk into a shop these days without seeing
several brands of energising drinks lining the shelves. Should
you indulge, or are you better off looking for a natural pick-me-up?
... more
Racing Fuel
Avoid unusual, spicy or gas-forming foods the day before competition;
they may leave you feeling queasy on race day. And stay away from
high-fat foods such as deli meats, ice cream and pepperoni pizza;
they take a long time to digest ... more
Dehydration
As little as 2 percent dehydration will have a negative effect
on your race performance ... more
Drink
to Your Health
Sure, you should drink regularly. But exactly how much water do
you need? And why are some runners dying from excessive fluid
consumption ... more
Hydration
Water,
Water Everywhere
It is hard to say enough good things about water. Water
is the most abundant compound in the human body, making up about
60% of the body weight in adults ... more
Healthy
Hydration
Water
is one of the most essential components of the human body, yet
many people do not understand the importance of a well-hydrated
body nor how much water is lost during the day ... more
Bottled Water:
Pure Drink or Pure Hype?
"Just because water comes from a bottle doesn't
mean it's any cleaner or safer than what comes from the tap"
according to one of the authors of a recent report on the safety
of bottled water ... more
Sports
Drinks Are Good But So Is Water
To quench a thirst when exercising, many people reach for a bottle
of a popular sports drink. But according to a Kansas State University
nutrition professor, most people can get the same results by drinking
water ... more
Sports
Nutrition
For Sweet
Teeth Only
Sweets don't have to be sweet nothings. Here's how to get the
most out of your sugar fixes ... more
A
Full Morning
You are out the door cruising around the neighborhood. Nothing
can stop you--except maybe that dead feeling in your legs. And
that empty feeling in your stomach ... more
The All-Day Buffet
To run your best and keep your weight in check, forget three meals
a day. Think six. And think small ... more
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