If carb-loading were an Olympic competition, U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps would probably medal there, too. His day starts with three cheese-tomato-onion-fried egg sandwiches, an omelet, three ...

Understanding the Context

You’ve undoubtedly heard the sports legend: Michael Phelps, the record-breaking Olympic swimmer, fueled his performances by consuming an astonishing 12,000 calories per day. This impressive rumor ...