Why Youth Athletes Should Strength Train and Play Multiple Sports
Learn why youth athletes should strength train and play multiple sports to reduce injuries, improve performance, and support long-term athletic development with nutritional guidance!
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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.
Winter Fueling Tips for the High School Runner
Transitioning from cross country in the fall to track in the spring can be challenging, as fueling requirements change! During the winter months, maintaining performance, energy levels, and overall health requires an emphasis on nutrition. Here are five key fueling…
What to Eat the Night Before a Game: 9 Meals for Athletes
Sports dietitian Wendi Irlbeck shares what athletes should eat the night before a game — 9 balanced pre-game meal ideas, bedtime snacks, and foods to avoid.
Nutrient Timing for Athletes: What to Eat and When to Eat it!
Nutrition before (and during) games can be confusing—but it doesn't have to be!
Hormone Health for Athletes
If you’re an athlete, your hormone levels are crucial to your performance and overall health! Imbalances in your hormone levels can negatively impact your recovery, short- and long-term performance, and mental health. Young athletes in a developmental growing phase should…
6 Anti-Inflammatory Foods Athletes Should Be Eating!
Training hard but not seeing results? Feeling sore all the time as a busy student-athlete or active adult? Check out these 6 foods that are scientifically proven to reduce inflammation!
How Female Athletes Can Get Their Period Back | Amenorrhea & RED-S
Has your teen athlete gone 3+ months without a period? Losing your cycle is never normal — but it is reversible. A registered sports dietitian explains amenorrhea, RED-S, and 3 proven fueling steps to help female athletes get their period back.
Nutrition for the High School Wrestler
Pre-season nutrition tips for the wrestling athlete to thrive this season!
How to Prevent Muscle Cramps in Athletes: Hydration, Nutrition and Electrolyte Needs
Low carb dies increase water and sodium excretion by the kidneys. Inadequate magnesium and other minerals lead to cramping. Learn how to prevent cramping before game day!
Plant based meat versus beef patty. What you need to know!
The nutrition facts label does not tell you the whole picture when it comes to your food! Especially with meat and plant-based alternatives. Learn why!
Macronutrients 101
Confused about what macros are? What about the serving size of our macros? Learn more now!
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