Kemistry Fitness & Nutrition

03/12/2025

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07/06/2017

Scientists found that cursing increased physical performance.

06/23/2017

"Hold on to your butt because I’ve got shocking news: as you get stronger, weights will feel heavy."

If you’re not achieving results with strength training, you likely fall into one of these categories. Here are 5 mistakes women make with strength training.

02/01/2017

Sugar free alternatives fill supermarket shelves these days. While not technically 'sugar', it does not make them a nutritionally better choice.

01/23/2017

"I cringe when athletes report they have eliminated carbs because they are addicted to sugar or believe that carbs are fattening. If you have a poor relationship with carbs, you want to meet with a sports dietitian who can help you find peace with grains."

Ever since I stopped eating carbs, I’ve been feeling so much better. The keto-diet works fine for me. It keeps me from having cookie binges! I tried giving up carbs and my workouts tanked. I…

11/10/2016

Yes! Eat for energy, not weight loss.

Do any (or all) of these common diet mistakes sound familiar? Read on to learn why they hurt athletic performance and how you can fix them for good!

10/19/2016

Nutrition is critical for both academic and sports performance. A diet that is adequate in carbohydrate, protein, healthy fat, vitamins, minerals, and fluid is the foundation of day-to-day eating for overall health.

10/19/2016

Why no carbs might not be the best idea for you. "No matter what type of exercise you do, your muscles always need two key macronutrients: carbs and protein. How much of the two you need will vary slightly, depending on whether you lifted weights in order to gain muscle or tackled a long endurance-building run."

Whether you just crushed a killer cardio session or nailed your heaviest lift, here’s how to figure out the best post-workout snack to refuel your body.

10/07/2016

1. Drink a Green Smoothie Every Day Why I do this: The fiber in a smoothie [....]

09/29/2016

Yummy Yummy Yummy! Recipe of the day!

Even if you’re not a vegan eater, the recipes in The Homemade Vegan Pantry: The Art of Making Your Own Staples (Ten Speed Press 2015) will be game changers in your bag of kitchen tricks. Author Miyoko Schinner raises the bar on plant-forward cui- sine by making her handcrafted food approachable for…

09/15/2016

More of this, less fad quick fix diets.