The newest nutrition recommendations have recently been launched. In my opinion is not too different than "MyPlate" (which was released in 2011). But there are some shifts that are worth mentioning. And there are some nuances that athletes should be mindful of.
The biggest shift is how we think about  health (and in our case, performance). Rather than focusing narrowly on calories or single macronutrients, the guidelines now emphasize diet quality, food patterns, and lifestyle behaviors that support long-term health.
At their core, the new recommendations encourage:
Eating more whole, minimally processed foods
Reducing ultra-processed foods
Prioritizing plant diversity
Paying closer attention to hydration, sleep, and overall lifestyle factors
I will add that sports dietitians have been preaching these important pillars of health for years. But I guess it's nice to have it illustrated in an upside down pyramid?? The shift also acknowledges what research has ...
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When the thermometer drops and the snow flies, it’s easy to forget about hydration. I mean, you’re not drenched in sweat like you were a few months ago and you don’t feel overheated. But for  athletes training hard this season, cold weather actually presents a host of hidden hydration challenges.  NailÂing your fluid and electrolyte strategy could make the difference between performing at your best… or lagging behind.Â
Dry air + cold = lost moisture every breath. When you breathe in cold, dry air and exhale, you lose water vapor. This is what you see as your “breath cloud” but its actually fluid leaving your body. Over a long practice or game, that respiratory fluid loss adds up. Â
Sweat hides under layers. Winter training often means lots of clothing: hoodies, long sleeves, jackets, sweatshirts. Beneath all those layers you may be sweating, but because sweat evaporates quickly in cold, dry air and gets abso
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GLP-1 Myths, Misconceptions & the Truth: What You Really Need to Know
If there’s one topic generating more confusion, fear, and misinformation than almost anything in the health and longevity world right now, it’s GLP-1 therapies.
You’ve heard the comments:
“Isn’t that cheating?”
“Doesn’t it cause blindness?”
“I heard your stomach stops working.”
“Don’t you have to be on it for life?”
“Isn’t it dangerous?”
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As someone who has spent nearly three decades in evidence-based nutrition, physiology, and athletic performance, I’m here to tell you: most of what you’re hearing is simply not true.
And more importantly, GLP-1s are not just “weight-loss drugs.” They are naturally occurring peptides with powerful, wide-ranging health benefits.
Today, let’s cut through the noise.
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This is the part no one is talking about…yet it may be the most important.
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