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 ...

Protein gets a lot of attention these days, for good reason, but carbs are an important part of a healthy diet, too. Unfortunately, myths about carbs and sugar abound—leading some women to be overly ...

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois is a health writer and registered dietitian nutritionist with over eight years of experience in the clinical setting. Her writing covers nutrition and overall health topics, ...