Are Artificial Dyes Safe?

Artificial dyes have been getting a lot of attention recently- many claim they’re the culprit for health disparities of Americans while others claim they’re perfectly safe. Let’s look at the research…

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Holley Fueled Holiday Gift Guide 2024

It is officially the start of the holiday season so I wanted to put together this gift guide for you to have for your own wish lists & also anyone else in your life. Feel free to share this with your loved ones along with a *wink wink, nudge* if they ask you for your wish list

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Should Runners Take BCAA or Protein Powder Supplements?

If you aren’t already aware, I have a series on the Holley Fueled Nutrition Podcast where I bust myths about all different sorts of sports nutrition supplements out there. The most recent episode covers branch chain amino acids (BCAAs) and protein powders. Plenty of individuals believe that protein is the most important macronutrient for our body, especially in the social media space. Although meeting our protein recommendations is crucial, carbohydrates and fats are just as important and should not be feared or consumed less often than protein. All macronutrients are important to prioritize adequately consuming since they all do different things to help support our bodies.

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How much sodium is too much for runners?

This can be very confusing for runners, as many sports nutrition recommendations actually contradict general nutrition recommendations for a more sedentary population. When runners and endurance athletes take advice that is not meant for them, this can set them up for other issues. Sodium is one example of a nutrient that runners may need more of than the general population. 


This can be very confusing for runners, as many sports nutrition recommendations actually contradict general nutrition recommendations for a more sedentary population. When runners and endurance athletes take advice that is not meant for them, this can set them up for other issues. Sodium is one example of a nutrient that runners may need more of than the general population. 

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Hydration on the Run

With summer on the horizon, one of your biggest concerns as an endurance athlete is probably hydration. You may be wondering what to drink, how much, and when to drink it along with how to know if you’re hydrating well enough to achieve your goals. Whether it’s summer or not, endurance athletes are sweating in their workouts and losing water and electrolytes.

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Nutrition Travel Tips for Runners

Summer is almost here, which can mean vacation and travel season for a lot of people. Traveling can mean consuming foods that are unfamiliar, or cause many runners to feel sluggish and off their game. Nutrition to support training or health goals you may have even while traveling doesn’t have to be complicated.

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Should Runners Go Keto?

Should runners go keto? Is there any benefit of this diet to endurance athletes? This trendy diet is praised by many for a variety of reasons but can it be harmful? Let’s find out!

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