The topic of Nutrition and Detox Diets is a common theme among avid fitness enthusiasts and fitness professionals alike. Not only are there promises of a better you through drastically changing your diet for a week, but many people tend to lose sight of they really should be focusing on. Proper nutrition is the key to almost any successful fitness endeavor. Let's take a look at Nutrition, Diets, & Detox this month to see what it can do for you.

Detox Diets: Myths vs. Reality

Catherine Towers forked over $1,000 for a physician-supervised “detox.” “I felt that I needed a drastic change,” says Towers, a brand-marketing consultant in New York City. “Slow weight loss from trying to eat better is uninspiring, so a detox plan was more appealing.” The fee included a doctor’s visit, nutrient supplements, and protein and fiber powders. For 4 weeks she ate a “clean” lunch of fish and veggies, and drank juices and protein/fiber smoothies at all other meals. Read more...

Carbohydrate Intake for Endurance Training: Redefining Traditional Views

Nutrition is emerging as an essential preparation component for everybody from novice exercisers to Olympic competitors. The most common nutritional tactic for recreational athletes is to focus on carbohydrate intake. After all, the availability of carbs within the body plays a central role in performance, especially for endurance athletes. Carb consumption—type, timing and amount—is a decisive factor in how the body uses and replenishes glycogen, the stored form of glucose in muscles and the liver. This column will explore key concepts in using carbohydrates to prepare for competition. Read more...

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