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100% Natural Extra Strength Pickle Juice Shot

New, all-natural shot provides endurance athletes with portable sports drink to relieve muscle cramps fast and stay hydrated

April 7, 2016

In addition to being sugar and caffeine free, its small, portable size makes the shot well-suited for on-the-go endurance athletes.

Pure Protein Crunch

Each single-serve pouch of Pure Protein Crunch contains 10 grams of protein in bite-sized, crunchy crisps

March 24, 2016

Pure Protein Crunch is available in two flavors – double chocolate and peanut butter – and each bite-sized serving contains 5 grams of sugar and 160 calories or less.

Powerful Yogurt Unveils Two Protein-Packed Product Lines

Company announces Powerful Yogurt Protein Bars and Powerful Yogurt PLUS+ as part of expanded offerings for athletes and the active lifestyle

March 24, 2016

The bars are gluten free, Kosher and contain non-GMO ingredients.

GLUKOS Protein Bars, Powders

Whey protein isolate bars and powders use glucose for rapid delivery and quick recovery

March 17, 2016

GLUKOS protein is unlike plant-based proteins, because it uses the whey protein isolate that incorporates more of the essential amino acids for optimal muscle recovery

Supplement Innovators Eye New Demographics

Initiatives in the dietary supplements sector have increasingly moved toward targeting specific consumer groups with benefit-oriented solutions

March 15, 2016

In addition to optimizing health via diet, consumers are increasingly using supplements for areas of their lives perceived to need additional support.

Athletes in events requiring heavy work of more than 90 minutes have reported benefits from a pre-competition diet where 70% of the calories come from carbohydrate

Pairing Energy Sources to Athletic Pursuits

Energy needs for the long haul are different, whether for a marathoner or a two-job/three-kids/weekend bike warrior

Jeff Berger

February 15, 2016

The night before the world-renowned Patriots’ Day Run (aka, “Boston Marathon”), the thousands of marathoners who convene in Boston typically prime themselves by “carbo-loading.”

Medifast Introduces Sports Nutrition Product Line

New product line features protein bars and ready-to-drink shakes for athletes and active consumers

February 5, 2016

Resistance training is a primary component of strengthening muscle mass

Muscle Maintenance

Foods and beverages packed with proteins, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins are being developed to better build and maintain muscles

Marie Spano, Spano Sports Nutrition Consulting

Marie Spano MS, RDN

January 12, 2016

Muscle loss is a serious issue for men and women.

Products marketed for digestive health include fiber and are often gluten-free. Protein is a popular ingredient in food and beverage formulations for energy and sports performance.

2016 Ingredients for Health Guide: Energy and/or Sports Performance

Commercially available ingredients that help developers and formulators target various health benefits

December 10, 2015

Prepared Foods and its NutraSolutions brand present this annual “Ingredients for Health” guide.

When intensity ramps up, so does an athleteÃ¢â¬â¢s reliance on carbohydrate to fuel muscular contractions

Functional Foods for Energy

Functional carbs, vitamins, minerals and stimulants could help weekend warriors or hard-core exercise enthusiasts keep up their physiological and mental energy

Marie Spano MS, RDN

October 14, 2015

When it comes to refueling—whether running a Sunday 26-mile marathon or the weekly rat race—the requirements for both nutritive fuel carbs, proteins, fats and other energy sources is an inescapable need.