Health & Performance Blogs
Can Youth and High School Athletes Take Creatine? What Parents Need to Know
Wendi Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN breaks down what the research says about creatine use in young athletes, including safety, benefits, dosage, and common myths!
3 Recovery Tips for Athletes and Active Adults
This article provides you with 3 simple yet effective tips to recover like a champion whether you are a competitive athlete or workday warrior.
Fueling the elite tennis athlete in < 500 words!
Tennis is a high-intensity, intermittent sport requiring explosive power, endurance, and focus. Matches can last from 45 minutes to 5+ hours, often in hot, humid conditions.
Understanding Vasovagal Syncope in Athletes
Vasovagal syncope, sometimes called vasovagal syndrome, is surprisingly common. Up to one-third of people experience at least one episode in their lifetime, and by age 60, that number rises to around 40%. For runners and student athletes, it can be especially frustrating and discouraging.
Fueling the Elite Youth Hockey Athlete for Greatness!
Youth hockey is fast, physical, and demanding. In this post, I share a simple, science-based game plan parents and coaches can use to help players stay strong and energized all season long. The foundation? Hydration, quality fuel for working muscles, and smart post-game recovery.
Fueling the Plant-Based & Vegan Student Athlete
This blog will identify the key difference between plant-based and animal proteins, considerations to make with plant-based diets, and strategies for athletes to implement a plant-based way of eating and perform at their best.
The Truth I Wish Every Young Athlete Knew About Fueling & Performance – and why I became a Sports Dietitian.
Your athlete’s body is their most valuable tool. How they fuel will determine how well they perform, recover, and stay healthy.
Under-fueling without realizing it