#30SaltyDays has officially begun! To kick off our four-week educational series about electrolytes, we’re beginning with a bang to discuss perhaps the most contentious of the salts: sodium. Read more
Category: Ironman
We’re Launching a Summer Campaign and Here Are the Details!
Now that we’re in the middle of summer, you’ve probably had your fill of articles about heat adaptation, electrolytes and race nutrition. Read more
Sleeplessness, Stress and Headaches: How Salt May Help Alleviate These Three Common Conditions
We’ve blogged before about the chronic medical conditions that can be alleviated through salt intake (including migraines, POTS, Addison’s Disease, and more), but there are many more conditions which can be helped by eating salt. Read more
This Is Why You Don’t Want to Suffer from Heatstroke
In our last blog post, we discussed the different ways in which the body is affected by heat. Read more
It’s Hot: Humid vs. Dry Heat
Unless you live in the Southern Hemisphere, you’ve probably been enjoying the steady rise in outdoor temperatures. Gone are the 100(+) inches of snow in Boston, as well as the single-digit temperatures most of us dealt with in January. Read more
Eat These Five Foods to Help Maintain Adequate Magnesium Levels
In the world of sports nutrition, some nutrients stand out more than others. Read more
How to Decrease Your Triathlon Time by 26 Minutes
When examining sports nutrition-related claims, it’s important to avoid taking anything at face value. Read more
Why You’re Craving Salt (And What To Do About It):
We’ve all been there: A craving for something strong. It’s not sugar — sweet foods sound unappealing. No — we want savory. We want feel-good comfort food. We want salt. Read more
Professional Athletes Share Their Advice on Staying Motivated in Winter
As January grinds on, most of the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing colder and colder temperatures. Though the days are getting longer, the sun is up for fewer than 12 hours. Read more
Ratios and Hydration: How SaltStick Removes the Guesswork
The hydration process is one of the more fascinating things about endurance nutrition. Specifically the fact that hydration is based on ratios and not absolute values. Read more