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.
Wide receivers are some of the most athletic and dynamic players on the field! A WR’s nutrition must reflect that.
What is ferritin is, the optimal levels for active youth, and how to support your athlete if their levels are too low.
The scientific data is overwhelmingly clear. Men and women are physiologically different in ways that significantly impact athletic performance especially in sports that demand strength, speed, and power.
Hydration isn’t just about drinking water when you feel thirsty. It’s a performance strategy that can make or break your game. For student-athletes, staying hydrated is non-negotiable if you want to fuel your training, maximize performance, and recover like a…
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…
Golf is more than a game of skill; it demands physical endurance, mental sharpness, and sustained energy throughout a round. For high school and college athletes aspiring to excel, as well as golf pros, nutrition plays a key role in…
Bone broth can be a wonderful addition to the busy family or student athlete’s pantry for its recovery benefits. Here are five evidenced based reasons to incorporate bone broth in your weekly routine.
Softball nutrition: What to eat on game day, fueling recovery and tournaments!
Meet Bella, our guest athlete, a junior division I collegiate track and field athlete at the University of Texas. Her speciality is the pole vault, but she also competes in the 60 m dash (indoors), 400 hurdles, and 4×400 relay.…
Football nutrition for the high school student athlete. What to eat, how much to eat and when to eat for game day!
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…
They struggle because they are:
Under-fueling without realizing it Eating “healthy” but not enough for sportTraining hard while under-recovering
Over time, this leads to:
– Low energy
– Poor recovery
– Increased injury risk
I created a free Athlete Fueling Checklist to help parents and athletes identify common fueling mistakes and understand what to fix next.