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.
Ultra-Processed Foods Explained: What They Are and Their Impact on Health and Athletic Performance
Parents and athletes will learn what ultra-processed foods are, how they’re defined using the NOVA classification system, and how they compare to whole and minimally processed foods. Discover how to make smart, performance-driven nutrition choices to support health, recovery, and athletic performance.
Peptides for Teens: Safety, Risks, and What the Science Says for Adolescent Athletes
Are peptides safe for teens? A sports dietitian explains risks, research, and safer alternatives for adolescent athletes, growth, and recovery.
Water Polo Nutrition: What to Eat, When to Eat, and How to Fuel Performance
Water polo nutrition guide for athletes. Learn what to eat before, during, and between games to improve energy, performance, and recovery.
Fasting and Women’s Hormones: A Biblical and Science-Based Guide to Fasting Wisely
Faith, Physiology, and the Wisdom to Know the Difference. Fasting is a spiritual discipline. It is not a requirement for righteousness, weight loss, or worth.
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.
Under-fueling without realizing it