Nutrients to Support Optimal Health in Winter
Eden Morris (@gardenofeden_rd) is a registered dietitian based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She’s a former collegiate athlete turned mountain athlete who encourages everyone to eat all the foods in or...
Use This Trail Running Nutrition Plan on Your Next Race Day
Looking for a trail race nutrition plan? Lauren MacLeod, RD, sports dietitian and MUIR Energy Content Editor and breaks down the perfect energy gels for each stage of your next race.
What's Cooking in the MUIR Kitchen?
What’s cooking in the MUIR kitchen? Here are the newest and juiciest updates from MUIR HQ from September, 2022.
Top Summer Hydration Tips for Athletes
Eden Morris (@gardenofeden_rd) is a registered dietitian based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She’s a former collegiate athlete turned mountain athlete who encourages everyone to eat all the foods in or...
Defining Sustainable Nutrition, According to a Dietitian
Can the way we eat really impact the climate crisis? Lauren MacLeod (@themountaindietitian), MUIR content editor and sports dietitian, explores how to eat well -- for humans and for the planet™.
How to Spark Joy with Food on the Appalachian Trail
I have drastically changed the way I view nourishment since starting a thru-hike attempt of the Appalachian Trail. I’m not a picky eater. In fact, in my normal life I’m content to make one big mea...
3 Ways to Nourish Your “Hot Girl Summer”
One of the best parts of summer is spending more time outside–hiking, swimming, running, paddleboarding, and everything else (literally) under the sun. These activities make your soul smile, your s...
MUIR Hydration: What Makes It Different?
Today’s hydration products focus more on sugar than electrolytes – flavor over function. MUIR Energy knows what athletes really need from sports drinks: electrolyte replenishment, a palatable but ...
A Sports Dietitian's Top 5 Nutrition Tips for Training Runs
On a recent “Ask Me Anything” on Instagram, we received numerous questions on how to fuel for training. Lauren MacLeod, MUIR content editor and mountain sports dietitian, dives deeper into the ans...
Holiday Survival Guide to Eating Clean, Managing Stress, & Staying Energized
The holidays are supposed to be a time to enjoy loved ones, step away from screens, and indulge in time off work and yummy treats. But hey, we all know they can be stressful, throwing you out of t...
We Use Yerba Mate Extract: Here Are 6 Reasons Why It's The Best Energy Booster
Stimulants can be excellent performance enhancers. They can provide an edge when you need it or just a boost when you’re feeling drowsy. The ancient herb Yerba Mate is both intensely stimulating an...
Breaking Down Sweeteners in Performance Nutrition
If you flip to the ingredients list of your sports drink, gel, or bar, you’ve likely seen a few of these sweeteners on the list: tapioca syrup, sucrose, maple syrup, stevia, etc. If they’re all ju...
Why is it so difficult to just eat while you run? Or rather, to just not eat while you run? It should be simple, right? To just eat when you get hungry, and stop when you feel full. But experience ...