data-src="https://cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/06/alex-hutchinson-bio.jpg?crop=1:1&width=100&enable=upscale"
alt="Image"
/>
Alex Hutchinson
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--published">
Published
New data from a recent study suggests there’s no upper limit on protein after all, and that massive doses of protein produce larger increases in the formation of new muscle.
After a certain number of hours, endurance races are basically eating competitions
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--published">
Published
How a blend of medicine and intuitive eating can improve your relationship to food
Ingrid Yang
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
…including a Rice Krispie Treat for adults
Whether you’re hoping to build muscle, combat hunger or simply better your overall wellness, upping the protein in your first meal of the day can be key
Rachel Macpherson
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
There are so many carbs to choose from. Here’s a breakdown.
Rachel Macpherson
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Want to stock your shelves to set you up for quick, nutritious meals? Look no further than these nonperishable canned foods that pack a nutrition punch.
Don’t let bad advice lead your immune system astray. Find out which immunity-boosting tips are nothing more than myths – and what you should actually do to stay healthy when cold.
After years of science failing to show the benefits of multivitamins, research has found multivitamins may benefit older adults and athletes
While plant-based meats may sound like a no-brainer for your health, athletes need to read the fine print
Vitamin B12 is an important player in keeping your engine running and your energy levels up. Find out which foods can increase your intake naturally.
Elizabeth Shaw
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Find essential electrolytes like sodium, potassium, magnesium in everyday fruits
Sarah Schlichter
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Broadly labeling a certain cuisine as “unhealthy” is not only wrong—it’s also harmful
They’re all over your social media feeds, but do they actually work? We turned to a pharmacist and dietician for answers.
Beth Lipton
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Here's why you need to monitor your water intake
Here's what to keep in mind about hydration supplementation at all elevations
Does cooking spinach break down its essential nutrients? Does raw spinach have too much oxalic acid? We find out.
Sponsor Content: NOW Sports
Balancing training intensity, rest, and nutrition can help your body bounce back faster, reduce soreness, and improve overall performance
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
How concerned should we be about heavy metals in our favorite beverages?
Many believe intermittent fasting negatively affects women’s hormones and fertility. The science suggests otherwise.
Hilary Achauer
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Because staying hydrated doesn’t have to be complicated
It’s completely normal
How Outside’s endurance brand director fueled for the most important running day of the year
Plus, why post workout fueling is so important
Jenny McCoy
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Have an uncontrollable sweet tooth? It might be your brain.
We asked experts how much protein, and what kind runners should be eating, covering vegan to meat-eaters and everyone in between
The fitness industry is rife with harmful messaging around food and exercise. Here’s what to know about when food behaviors are a problem.
Zoë Rom
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Sponsor Content: SOS Hydration
Hydration isn’t just for race day. The latest science shows that it not only makes you feel better and stronger today, but is key to a long and healthy life.
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Sponsor Content: SOS Hydration
Learn about the benefits of being properly hydrated daily
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--published">
Published
It’s no surprise that what people eat has an impact on their health, but trying to pinpoint exactly what diet out of the hundreds out there is most optimal for a long, healthy life can be overwhelming
Mallory Arnold
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
How I broke my obsession with the delicious little packets and fueled with real food instead
Mallory Arnold
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
How Jenelle Manzi fuels to combat health condition and get through her busiest season
Mallory Arnold
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
This herb’s relaxation properties may be the reason peppermint is in every product on the shelf. Could you benefit from a cup of tea, capsule or drop of oil?
Instead of sending your peels to the trash, there may be a way to repurpose them—no composting necessary
It’s easier than you think to add nutritious foods into your diet this season
Mallory Arnold
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
We asked a chef to test an array of vegan cheeses. Here are his favorites.
These made-from-scratch vegan bratwurst sausages may be better than the all-meat variety
We had a chef put these egg replacements to the test
Before you grab a colorful, flavorful sports drink to sip after your next workout, read this
Sarra Sedghi
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
The process is as easy as making a smoothie
The proposal will affect the marketing and packaging of certain cereals, nuts, and fish
Don’t let an upset stomach ruin a good workout
Top athletes—from Nordic skier Jessie Diggins to mountain runner Joseph Gray—share a meal-by-meal plan of what they eat on typical winter days.
Once vilified, foods containing high dietary fat are now being promoted as an important part of our daily diet
Put down that hydration mix and pick up some carbs
Level up your fall cooking game with these delicious and nutritious gourds
How far can professional coaches and a revamped diet take an average off-the-couch gravel cyclist? Pretty far, apparently.
Graham Averill
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
From cheese to leafy greens, serve something unexpected at your next barbecue
Matthew Kadey
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Eating for activity is not as complicated as you think
Shana Minei Spence
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Being metabolically flexible helps performance, but do you need an app to track it?
Christine Byrne
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Sponsor Content: Athletic Brewing Company
Celebrate your miles all summer long with a crisp and refreshing nonalcoholic beer that won’t undo your hard work
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Sponsor Content: XTRATUF
Recipes and advice from the women behind one of Alaska's most conscious salmon purveyors
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Delicious and good for the environment? Sign us up.
Becky Wade
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Your unexplained fatigue may be due to calorie deficiency, with serious implications for your health and performance
Eating right looks different for athletes, and following vague nutrition maxims can have a surprisingly negative impact
Christine Byrne
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
‘Maintenance Phase’ hosts Aubrey Gordon and Michael Hobbes are tackling everything from Halo Top ice cream to the war on obesity
Christine Byrne
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Overcomplicating sports nutrition wastes money and time. It also perpetuates privilege.
Christine Byrne
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Actually, we can’t get everything we need from nature
Christine Byrne
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
The food-mood connection is interesting, but the research is still in its infancy. Here’s what we know.
Christine Byrne
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Eating disorders affect people of all backgrounds, at all weights. To tackle them, we first need to reframe the way we think and talk about them.
Christine Byrne
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
The popular app promises weight loss without dieting. Then it proposes restrictive eating habits.
Christine Byrne
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
We asked a handful of athletes competing in Tokyo in various sports to share how they fuel themselves
The nutrition trend is all over TikTok, and it’s actually not a bad idea
From cereal and waffles to cottage cheese, we found retooled takes on the morning classics
Jesse Sparks
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
The buzziest supplement on the market might just live up to the hype. Here are our favorite new products.
Christine Byrne
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Quick fixes and one-size-fits-all solutions abound in the world of wellness influencers. Here’s why you should avoid them.
Christine Byrne
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Sustaining and delicious whole-food meals and snacks to pack for your next mission
Becky Wade
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
A DIY almond—or cashew, or sunflower—spread should be a staple in any kitchen
Becky Wade
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
It’s a fun, easy DIY project that will help elevate any meal or snack
Becky Wade
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Body fat is not a reliable indicator of health. So why are we obsessed with it?
Christine Byrne
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Sponsor Content: HYDRO FLASK
With a little planning and some inspiration, you can make this the summer of alfresco dining
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Your microbiome absolutely impacts your health, but taking postbiotic supplements won’t do anything to help
Christine Byrne
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
For two years, I logged nearly 70 snack varieties in a spreadsheet on my search for the perfect adventure snack
Ryan Wichelns
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
The popular brand Oatly claims it’s a health food. The internet claims it’s more like a can of Coca-Cola.
Christine Byrne
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Challenge what you think you know about diets, nutrition, and why we eat the way we do
Christine Byrne
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Most trendy kitchen appliances are a waste of space. The air fryer is an exception.
Christine Byrne
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Your diet impacts your health, but stop expecting so much from it
Christine Byrne
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
All food serves a purpose
Christine Byrne
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
Dialing in your nutrition when you’re on the couch can be hard, especially for an active person. Here’s what you need to know.
Becky Wade
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated
A dietitian weighs in on our favorite packable midday meals
Ula Chrobak
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--original">
Originally Published
class="o-meta__date o-meta__date--updated">
Updated