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Ditch the Coffee and Kick Start Your Morning with a Superfood

Mornings are rough. Sometimes it is just the routine that get us up and out the door. Wake up. Wash up. Put the coffee on. Grab the coffee and head for the door. It’s a daily ritual that, unfortunately, isn’t a recipe for success. Tapping into superfood supplements is an...

Four signs to add more protein into your diet

Athletes need to be strong. Having optimal endurance and power means ensuring there is enough protein to repair and build muscle. Most female athletes don’t pound the protein after every workout to maximize the “gains” that drive their male counterparts. Some women don’t embrace protein for fears of physically bulking...

The amazing benefits of bone broth (and how to make it)

First there was kale, then there was juice, next came fermentation and now (well, for a while now) the latest health food trend is bone broth. Like all the previous trends there is a very good reason bone broth has become popular. It is nutrient dense - and packed with...

Four signs you need more healthy fats in your diet

We are living in a time of hangover. A hangover of noble ideals and half science. The 2000s were about low-carb and the 90s were all about low-fat. As athletes, there is no question we need carbs - just the right kind at the right time to maximize endurance and...

Happy April Fool’s! We’re Busting 5 of the Most Common Female Exercise Myths

You may not have your head buried deep in the latest medical journals, but that doesn’t mean you have to carry around and act upon untrue myths. Particularly in the health and wellness sector, there are tons of proven myths that people – and even athletes – are unaware of....

Phytonutrients: Nutrients You Must Eat for a Healthier Life

As you've heard time and time again, what you put in your body will make the biggest difference in how you feel, how you look, and your long-term health. So, what exactly are phytonutrients and why are they so important to achieve a healthier life? We talked to our friend...

Feeling SAD? Boost Your Health With These Vitamins to Overcome the Winter Blues

As the sun begins to retreat behind the clouds, marking the coming of winter, it's normal to start feeling a bit sad. Fortunately, there are many effective methods available to battle Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and get back on track to feeling great (stormy weather and all). Boost your health...