Four Weight Gain Smoothie Recipes for Student Athletes
Four weight gain smoothies for student athletes to gain muscle, improve strength, reduce muscle soreness and recover like a pro!
Category Sports Nutrition
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.
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.
Nutrition for the Plant-Based and 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.
Why Runners and Female Athletes Can’t Afford to Overlook Vitamin B12
For runners, jumpers, throwers, swimmers, and distance athletes, every second counts. You train hard, monitor your nutrition, and grind through fatigue. But what if you’re doing everything “right” and still feel off? Perhaps you were like one of our many runners who struggled with poor focus, chronic fatigue, mood swings, brain fog, forgetfulness or sluggish recovery? You might be low in vitamin B12—and not even know it!
Fueling the Swimming Student-Athlete: What to Eat Before Practice, Meet Day & More
Swimmers have higher energy and hydration demands than most sports. Why? Because of long training durations, the water’s cooling effect masking sweat, and the need for power and endurance. Let’s dive into how your swimmer can fuel like a champion with a blend of quality carbohydrates, protein sources, and intentional timing. Nutrition is your secret weapon!
Fueling the Nut-Free, Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free Student-Athlete
What if your student-athlete can’t eat common foods like dairy, nuts or gluten? Whether due to food allergies, intolerances, or medical conditions like celiac disease, these dietary restrictions can complicate an already demanding fueling strategy.
Under-fueling without realizing it