Fitness + Well-Being

Should Athletes Really Ditch Carbs?

If you’ve ever seen cyclists chowing down on pastries or runners inhaling spaghetti, then you’ve noticed their preference for carbs. Sports nutrition has centered on carb-rich diets for decades with the intention of maximizing energy stores.

Nutrient in the Spotlight: Niacin

Niacin, or vitamin B3, is one of the eight B-complex water-soluble vitamins. Niacin is a hard-working nutrient that supports many vital functions like metabolism and overall cardiovascular health (1). Niacin is found naturally in two different forms, nicotinic acid and niacinamide, each with slightly different characteristics.

Dr. Arciero: Protein Pacing for Athletic Performance

Skidmore College researcher Dr. Paul Arciero is back on the show to discuss the results of the performance study he and his team conducted and the risk it posed Isagenix. Dr. Paul describes the PRISE protocol that was used in the performance study, how it works, and why it is so effective in all different kinds of athletes.

Why Drinking a Post-Run Shake Can Keep You Injury-Free

If you’re a runner, drinking a protein shake after an exhaustive workout can help protect your bones, reduce your risk of a stress fracture, and help you train multiple times a day. Long, grueling bouts of exercise can be pretty tough on your skeleton.

Should You Always Avoid Foods With Long Ingredients Lists?

The length of an ingredient list is probably not the best measure of how a formulated food’s nutritional merit should be judged, but it’s easy to understand why it’s become commonplace.

Dr. Arciero: Losing Weight & Keeping it Off

Get to know Dr. Paul Arciero the scientist behind the most recent weight maintenance and performance studies conducted at Skidmore College, as well as a new addition to the Isagenix Scientific Advisory Board.