In 2012, 487,000 runners finished a U.S. marathon, according to Running USA's annual marathon report. Some runners completed the 26.2-mile race in a little over two hours. Others took more than seven hours.
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Protein may get a lot of attention as a muscle-building nutrient, but you need carbohydrates for energy to help you meet your lean-body goals. Bread is a good source of carbohydrates, but not all types are equally beneficial.
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The Smith machine overhead press works your shoulders and triceps. A substantial piece of equipment, the Smith machine is not available in every fitness facility or home gym. If your workout calls for Smith machine overhead presses, you can perform barbell or dumbbell shoulder presses instead.
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The way you cook potatoes for potato salad can make or break this summer classic. Boil them too long and you may get a mushy salad with the texture of mashed potatoes. Skimp on the cooking and your potatoes can turn out as crisp as celery.
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A separation of your ab muscles could cause them to protrude when you do sit-ups. Switch up your exercise routine to encourage healing.
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Consuming a protein shake around the time of exercise, especially strength training, enhances muscle growth and repair. Shakes often include whey protein, derived from milk, and egg protein because these options contain all the necessary amino acids in the right ratios in an easily digested form.
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Adderall is a drug used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. Adderall stimulates chemicals and nerves in the brain to help control symptoms such as difficulty focusing and controlling impulses. Adderall should only be taken under the advice of a physician.
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When you are pregnant, nutrition is of ultimate importance. Cow’s milk is a source of multiple nutrients you need to support your growing baby, but it is not the only option. If you choose not to drink cow’s milk, you might opt for Almond Breeze, a brand of almond milk made by Blue Diamond.
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Melted chocolate serves as an irresistible dip for strawberries, sugar cookies, marshmallows and chunks of pound cake, or as a topping for ice cream. But if the chocolate hardens, you can no longer dip into it or pour it -- and the magic is lost.
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Metabolism is the process by which your body changes food into energy. Simple carbohydrates such as white rice are easy for your body to break down and digest, so they metabolize rather quickly.
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You find pork rinds in many national cuisines -- in Canada, they're called "scrunchions," in the Southern U.S. they're "cracklings" and to the Brits they're known as "scratchings." Whatever you call them, they're pork fat, fried and salted, to make a crispy, addicting snack.
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Many delicious pasta dishes call for a sauce made with white wine. For a successful meal, you have to do more than pour cooking wine over boiled spaghetti. Add white wine early on in the cooking process to balance it against other ingredients and create the best flavor in your final product.
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L-citrulline, often referred to as simply citrulline, is an amino acid first isolated in 1930 in watermelon. Your body produces citrulline, so it isn't considered an essential amino acid that you must get from your diet. However, body builders and athletes may take it as a supplement to enhance aerobic performance.
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If your shoulders are getting broader than you'd like, you can help minimize their expansion. Focus less on upper body and build a balanced lower body.
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Eating right after a workout or training session is essential in maximizing your recovery. For high-intensity, long-lasting cardio workout, such as a long cycling training session or a 10-mile run, post-exercise carbohydrates are critical.
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Food is fuel, especially for serious runners who need a lot of energy. It may seem counterintuitive to fast before a workout, but some proponents claim it can benefit your performance. Fasting can also be dangerous, especially when combined with strenuous physical activity.
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Whether you're racing short-track cross-country, marathon, downhill or stage, the right fuel can make or break your race. For short races, you don't have to eat during the ride, but your pre- and post-race meals affect performance and recovery.
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You might like spicy food, but sometimes one too many hot peppers can set your mouth burning uncontrollably. You might gulp ice water, which helps momentarily – only to have the fiery sensations return with equal vigor. Hot foods get their intensity from peppers containing a substance called capsaicin.
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A clean diet helps when you're trying to build muscle and lose fat on your backside. Eating clean means avoiding certain foods that aren't going to help you reach a more toned butt -- and might actually encourage your body to store additional fat there.
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Cravings differ from hunger -- when you're truly hungry, a garlic-marinated steak will do, but you'll eat just about anything to satisfy the pit in your stomach. Food cravings derive from chemical changes in your body or an altered emotional state.
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