The Field Guide

Training nutrition, timing, and the research behind the window. No hype — just what the science actually says.

Jul 11, 2026

What to Eat Before a Soccer Game (and Why You're Probably Doing It Wrong)

A banana isn't a pre-game strategy. Here's what to eat before a soccer game, the timing, the carbs, the electrolytes,...

Jul 9, 2026

Why Beetroot Before Training Works

Beetroot before training isn't a trend. Here's the nitrate-to-nitric-oxide pathway, why timing decides the effect, an...

Jul 7, 2026

Tart Cherry After Training: What the Research Actually Says

Tart cherry is one of the most-researched recovery compounds in sports nutrition. Here's what the research actually s...

Jul 5, 2026

Performance Bar vs. Protein Bar: Why They're Not the Same Thing

A performance bar and a protein bar aren't the same category. One competes on grams of protein. The other competes on...

Jul 5, 2026

The Training Window Explained: Why Timing Your Nutrition Changes Everything

Two windows around training decide how much of your nutrition actually gets used. Here's the physiology of pre- and p...