Questions from the Field
Articles researched and written by HPRC on topics you asked about.
These articles are researched and written by HPRC to answer questions on popular or potentially confusing issues related to nutrition.
- Vegetarian diets—the basics
- A well-planned vegetarian diet can meet all your nutritional needs, if you take care not to fall short on a few key nutrients. You do need to take special care to ensure you don’t fall short on a few key nutrients.
- Protein requirements
- What are the side effects of consuming too much protein?
- Omega-3 fatty acids in food
- Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in a wide variety of food sources.
- Iron deficiency
- Not having enough iron in one's blood can stem from one of three main reasons.
- How should I fuel up on CHO before a workout?
- Is it better to eat carbs the night before a workout or in the morning?
- Whey Protein
- Is there a place for whey protein in human performance optimization?
- Functional foods
- Research on "functional foods" is complicated by the lack of an agreed-upon definition.
- Internal cleanse products
- What you need to know about "internal cleanse" products, such as dietary fibers, herbal supplements and probiotics.
- Staying hydrated during exercise
- Staying hydrated is crucial for optimal performance. But how much should you drink, and when?
- Vitaminwater
- Do we need added nutrients in our water?
