Nutrition & Diet Eating healthy and nutritious food in proper amounts is an important part of living a healthy life. Our Nutrition and Diet section offers tips and reliable information on meal planning, sports nutrition and healthy diets. Get information about your medications, vitamins and supplements in our Drug Database. Articles Caffeine and Performance Caffeine has been used by endurance athletes for years as a way to stay alert and improve endurance. Creatine and Performance Creatine supplements seem to work by increasing available fuel for the working muscles and enable them to work harder before becoming fatigued. How Many Servings of Fruits and Vegetables? Those of you who have been struggling to eat the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, brace yourself. There's a new message coming from the National Cancer Institute: Nine a day is what's needed. How to Feed Your Muscles Nutrition tips for strength training. Protein and Performance High protein / low carbohydrate diets have swept the U.S. with the promise of quick and easy weight loss. Power athletes have argued for years that high protein diets led to increased muscle mass and strength gains. Simple Solutions for Nutrition and Exercise Top 10 Simple Solutions Tips for Nutrition and Exercise. Supplements and Sports Athletes often believe that if some is good then more has to be better. This thinking has also paved the way for the development of a multi-million dollar nutrition supplement industry, and athletes are a big customer. The Food Guide Pyramid The Food Guide Pyramid is an outline of what to eat each day based on the Dietary Guidelines. Understanding The Different Types of Body Fat It is important to know the facts about body fat and understand the risks to your health and fitness.