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Sports Nutrition for Optimal Performance

Protein Shakes for Teenage Athletes: 7 Ways to Add Protein 01/09/2024

It is common for teenage athletes to be interested in adding a protein shake to their sports nutrition meal plan. Check out these ideas for adding protein to a shake to support a teen athlete’s nutrition needs.

Protein Shakes for Teenage Athletes: 7 Ways to Add Protein Protein shakes for teenage athletes can be a convenient way for teens to meet their protein needs and get in vitamins and minerals.

Gluten-Free Pre-Workout Meals and Snacks for Athletes 30/08/2024

It can be helpful for athletes following a gluten-free diet to know what to eat prior to activity to fuel their workout. Here are a variety of gluten-free meal and snack ideas to share.

Gluten-Free Pre-Workout Meals and Snacks for Athletes It is important for athletes following a gluten-free diet to know what the best pre-workout meals and snacks are.

Easy High-Carb Breakfast Ideas for Athletes 26/08/2024

Starting the morning with a high-carb breakfast can help ensure athletes have the energy needed for the day ahead. Check out these ideas for a great morning meal.

Easy High-Carb Breakfast Ideas for Athletes Starting the morning with a high-carb breakfast can help ensure athletes have the energy needed for the day ahead.

Underfueling Athlete: Health and Performance Concerns 25/08/2024

It is important for coaches, athletic trainers, and parents to be aware of the health and performance concerns that can result when an athlete is underfueling. Learn more in this blog.

Underfueling Athlete: Health and Performance Concerns It is important to be aware of the health and performance concerns that can result when an athlete is underfueling.

Best College Snacks: Easy Ideas for Athletes 22/08/2024

With busy practice, competition, and school schedules, healthy snacks can be an important component of a college athlete’s meal plan. Here are a variety of snack ideas to share with college athletes as they head back to school this fall.

Best College Snacks: Easy Ideas for Athletes With busy schedules, healthy snacks can be an important part of a college athlete’s meal plan. Here are a variety of college snack ideas.

Breakfast in the Car: Easy Ideas for Athletes 18/08/2024

With busy morning schedules athletes are often rushed to get out of the door. Check out these easy breakfast in the car ideas that can help ensure athletes start the day with a nutritious meal.

Breakfast in the Car: Easy Ideas for Athletes Providing athletes with easy breakfast in the car ideas can help ensure they start the day with a nutritious meal.

Orthorexia vs. Anorexia in Athletes 15/08/2024

It is important for coaches, athletic trainers, and parents to have an understanding of disordered eating and the negative impacts it can have on an athlete’s well-being.
Learn more about the warning signs of anorexia and orthorexia in this blog.

Orthorexia vs. Anorexia in Athletes Disordered eating can have a negative impact on an athlete’s well-being. Let’s compare orthorexia vs. anorexia to understand each.

Best Volleyball Snacks for Tournaments 11/08/2024

With high school volleyball ramping up for the fall season, make sure athletes are equipped with ideas for how to fuel their bodies during full-day tournaments. Check out these ideas to keep volleyball players going strong all day.

Best Volleyball Snacks for Tournaments When preparing for a volleyball tournament it is important to know what snacks to pack to meet your sports nutrition needs.

Easy Grab-and-Go Lunch Ideas for Athletes 04/08/2024

With back-to-school quickly approaching, it can be helpful for athletes to have easy grab-and-go lunch ideas that can fuel them for afternoon activities. Check out these simple ideas.

Easy Grab-and-Go Lunch Ideas for Athletes With busy weekday schedules it can be helpful for athletes to have easy grab-and-go lunch ideas to support their nutrition needs.

Kids Eat Right Month® 2024 - Keeping Kids Active and Eating Healthy 01/08/2024

August is recognized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as Kids Eat Right Month! 🏃‍♂️🍎
Check out these 10 tips to support busy families with eating healthy and staying active throughout the month.

Kids Eat Right Month® 2024 - Keeping Kids Active and Eating Healthy August is recognized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Academy Foundation as Kids Eat Right Month®.

What to Eat Before Morning Practice: Tips to Fuel Your Workout 29/07/2024

When athletes have to be up early for morning practice, they are often rushed to get out the door. Check out these easy ideas for what to eat before morning practice that can help ensure athletes go into their workouts well-fueled.

What to Eat Before Morning Practice: Tips to Fuel Your Workout Providing athletes with easy ideas for what to eat before morning practice can help ensure that they go into their workouts well fueled.

Underfueling Athlete: Health and Performance Concerns 19/07/2024

It is important for coaches, athletic trainers, and parents to be aware of the health and performance concerns that can result when an athlete is underfueling.
Learn more about underfueling concerns in this blog.

Underfueling Athlete: Health and Performance Concerns It is important to be aware of the health and performance concerns that can result when an athlete is underfueling.

10 Best Fruits for Runners 16/07/2024

Happy National Cherry Day! 🍒 Cherries not only taste great, they are packed full of nutritional benefits that can support runners. Learn more in this blog post.

10 Best Fruits for Runners It can be helpful to know what the best fruits for runners are to support their sports nutrition needs. Learn more in this article.

7 Nutrition Tips to Support Weight Gain in High School Athletes 15/07/2024

High school athletes commonly desire to gain weight and increase muscle mass. If you have a high school athlete struggling with putting on weight, the 7 nutrition tips below can help support their weight gain goals.

7 Nutrition Tips to Support Weight Gain in High School Athletes Many high school athletes desire to increase muscle and gain weight. Here are 7 tips to support weight gain in high school athletes.

7 Tips for Making Protein Overnight Oats 11/07/2024

Preparing protein overnight oats can be an easy solution for athletes looking to boost their protein intake with breakfast. Check out these tips for making overnights oats to enjoy throughout the week.

7 Tips for Making Protein Overnight Oats Preparing protein overnight oats can be an easy solution for athletes looking to boost their protein intake with breakfast.

Nutrition for Two-A-Day Workouts 08/07/2024

With summer workouts underway, it is important for teen athletes to know how to fuel their bodies for two-a-day trainings. Here are nutrition tips to share with athletes for fueling and recovering from two-a-day workouts.

Nutrition for Two-A-Day Workouts It is important for athletes to know how to fuel their bodies for two-a-day workouts. Here are a variety of sports nutrition tips to share.

Top Boat Snacks for Summer 05/07/2024

If you’re planning a trip to the lake this holiday weekend, make sure to pack snacks for the boat to keep you going all day long. Check out these boat snack ideas.

Top Boat Snacks for Summer If you’re planning a trip to the lake, make sure to pack plenty of boat snacks. Here are ideas to set you up for hours of fun in the sun.

Easy High-Carb Breakfast Ideas for Athletes 30/06/2024

Starting the morning with a high-carb breakfast can help ensure athletes have the energy needed for the day ahead. Here are a variety of high-carb breakfast ideas to share.

Easy High-Carb Breakfast Ideas for Athletes Starting the morning with a high-carb breakfast can help ensure athletes have the energy needed for the day ahead.

5 Warning Signs of Orthorexia in Athletes 27/06/2024

It is important for parents, coaches, and athletic trainers to be aware of the warning signs of orthorexia. Learn more about what orthorexia is as well as warning signs in this blog.

5 Warning Signs of Orthorexia in Athletes It is important for parents, coaches, and athletic trainers to be aware of the warning signs of orthorexia. in athletes.

Weight Gain for Athletes: 10 Helpful Tips 23/06/2024

It’s common for teen athletes to be looking for nutrition ideas to support them with gaining weight. Here are 10 easy to implement nutrition tips to share.

Weight Gain for Athletes: 10 Helpful Tips It can be helpful for athletes to have easy to implement nutrition tips to assist them with gaining weight. Here are 10 ideas to share.

Building Healthy Smoothies for Athletes 21/06/2024

June 21st is National Smoothie Day! Smoothies can be a great option to support athletes wit meeting their sports nutrition needs. Check out these ideas for building a healthy smoothie for athletes.

Building Healthy Smoothies for Athletes Check-out the ideas in this blog for building healthy smoothies for athletes to help them meet their sports nutrition needs.

Breakfast for Teens on the Go: 20+ Ideas for Athletes 20/06/2024

Starting the day with breakfast is important for teen athletes. Providing teens with easy breakfast on-the-go ideas can be a game changer on busy mornings. Here are a variety of ideas to share.

Breakfast for Teens on the Go: 20+ Ideas for Athletes Starting the day with breakfast is important for teens. Here are 20+ ideas for planning a healthy breakfast for teens on the go.

How to Maintain Muscle Mass: 7 Nutrition Tips for Athletes 17/06/2024

It is common for teen athletes to be looking for tips to help maintain their muscle mass over the course of a competitive season. Here are 7 nutrition strategies to share.

How to Maintain Muscle Mass: 7 Nutrition Tips for Athletes It is common for athletes to wonder how to maintain muscle mass over the course of a competitive season. Here are 7 easy tips to share.

5 Keys to Selecting the Best Protein Powder for Teens 13/06/2024

It can be challenging to know what to look for when selecting a protein powder for a teen athlete. Learn about the protein needs of teens as well as 5 keys to selecting a protein powder in this blog.

5 Keys to Selecting the Best Protein Powder for Teens With all the different protein powders on the market, it can be difficult to know what the best protein powder for teens is.

9 High-Calorie Vegan Foods for Weight Gain 11/06/2024

It can be helpful for athletes following a vegan diet to know what foods to include in their meal plans to support their weight gain goals. Here are a variety of high-calorie vegan food ideas to share.

9 High-Calorie Vegan Foods for Weight Gain It can be helpful to know what high-calorie vegan foods can support athletes with achieving their weight gain goals.

Creating High Calorie Smoothies for Weight Gain in Athletes 09/06/2024

High calorie smoothies can be a quick and easy option to support athletes with achieving their weight gain goals. Check out these ideas for creating a nutrient-packed, high-calorie smoothie that athletes can add to their meal plans.

Creating High Calorie Smoothies for Weight Gain in Athletes High calorie smoothies can be a quick and easy option to support athletes with achieving their weight gain goals.

Best High-Protein Foods for Picky Eaters: Ideas for Athletes 06/06/2024

It can be helpful to have ideas of high-protein foods for picky eaters to add to their meals and snacks. Here are some ideas to share.

Best High-Protein Foods for Picky Eaters: Ideas for Athletes When working with athletes who are picky eaters, it can be helpful to have ideas of high-protein foods they can add to their meal plan.

15 Easy High-Fiber Breakfast Ideas for Athletes 04/06/2024

Starting the day with a well-balanced, high-fiber breakfast is a nutritious way to begin the day. Check out these ideas for 15 high-fiber breakfasts.

15 Easy High-Fiber Breakfast Ideas for Athletes Starting the day with a well-balanced, high-fiber breakfast is a nutritious way for athletes to begin the day.

What to Eat Before Swim Practice to Fuel Your Performance 29/05/2024

With summer swim practices underway, here are some nutrition tips to share with athletes to optimally fuel their workouts.

What to Eat Before Swim Practice to Fuel Your Performance It is important for swimmers to know what to eat before swim practice to ensure they have the energy needed to train at their best.

Meeting the Nutrition Needs of Vegetarian Teen Athletes 25/05/2024

It is important for teen athletes following a vegetarian diet to know what to eat to support their health and performance goals. Here are some key nutrition strategies to share.

Meeting the Nutrition Needs of Vegetarian Teen Athletes It is important for vegetarian teen athletes to know what to eat to support their health and performance goals.