For many years, sports nutrition was rooted in a simple metaphor: The body is an engine, glycogen (the body's quick-release carbohydrate reserve) is its fuel, and fatigue occurs when the tank runs low ...

The latest nutrition guidelines urge Americans to avoid highly processed food. But when it comes to carbs, many people don't ...

See why carbohydrates are important for your health and learn which ones to choose.

A new study suggests that cutting carbs isn't always better for your health—and that the quality of those carbs matters more ...

Researchers identify brain neurons that become active after exercise and help determine how much endurance improves with repeated training.

Counting macros is becoming more popular in the fitness community, but it's important to understand macros fully before tracking them.

Pasta high in fiber and protein digests more slowly and may reduce blood sugar spikes. Good options include chickpea and ...

Calorie intake and extreme eating habits aside, there are some key practices in Olympic athletes’ training and nutrition that the average person can emulate.

A new study published last month in The American Journal of Medicine found that adults that consumed higher rates of ...

Saturated fats are often discussed mainly for their role in raising LDL cholesterol, but research shows their metabolic ...

You can count macronutrients with apps or a written food diary. Learn how to count macros if you’re trying to lose weight or gain muscle.