Nutrition Tips for High School Baseball Athletes
Performance nutrition tips for baseball athletes to gain strength, power, speed, and improve performance!
Category Sports Nutrition
The truth about energy drinks for student athletes
Many athletes turn to energy drinks for a quick boost before training or competition. While they may provide short-term stimulation, they often contain high levels of caffeine, added sugars, and artificial ingredients that can negatively impact performance, recovery, and long-term…
Ramadan Nutrition & Training Tips for Athletes
How to Stay Fueled, Strong, and Recovered While Fasting
Softball Nutrition: Fueling Performance, Energy & Recovery
Softball nutrition: What to eat on game day, fueling recovery and tournaments!
High School Football Nutrition: What to Eat, When to Eat, and How Much to Eat
Football demands a wide range of physical qualities from players, including endurance, speed, strength, agility, and explosiveness. The game’s dynamic nature requires players to engage in different energy systems rapidly, shifting between aerobic endurance and anaerobic power depending on the play. Tactical intelligence and mental sharpness are also important, making football a dynamic sport that tests both the body and mind.
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…
Soccer Athlete Nutrition: What to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat
Nutrition in Soccer Performance: What to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat to improve strength, speed and power!
Steroid and Performance Enhancing Drug Use in Kids: What you need to know
Parents, coaches, and kids need to be aware of the extreme dangers of steroid and PED use. Certified sports nutritionist Wendi breaks down what you need to know!
The Importance of Carbohydrates for Performance
In this article you will learn the importance of carbs for athletes, the types of carbs and the foods in which they are found, and the signs your carb intake may be too low.
How to Fuel During your Menstrual Cycle
The following tips will provide you with essential information on what foods to avoid, what foods to include, and specific strategies to help you feel your best during your period.
How to Fuel a Young Picky Eater
Adequate nutrition coming from a variety of food groups such as fruits, veggies, lean protein, whole grains, and healthy fats is essential for young athletes. Not only do they need nutrient packed foods to support their athletic performance, but they…
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.
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