Pre-Workout Nutrition: What Should Student Athletes Should Eat Before a Workout
Athletes often wonder what they should eat before working out. Here are seven simple, effective pre-workout meals to help you train stronger and feel better!
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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.
50+ No-Cook Meals and Snacks for Student-Athletes
No cooking skills? No problem! Here are some simple "no-cook" meal and snack pairings for student-athletes and active adults!
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!
Refueling Tips For Young Athletes
Refueling after a workout, game, or event matters—especially for young athletes.
Creatine Monhydrate and Youth Athletes: 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!
Healthy Eating Out for Student-Athletes: A Complete Guide for Busy Families
Fast food, restaurants, gas stations, and travel fueling tips for student-athletes, parents, and active adults
Most Frequently Asked Nutrition Questions (and Answers!)
We answer the most frequently asked sports nutrition questions for athletes, families, coaches including what to eat on game day.
Seed Oils: What does the science say?
Learn what the science says about seed oils and if they are healthy for us as athletes and active adults!
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!
Fueling Victory: 5 Tips for Athletes and Families Meal Prepping on a Budget
For athletes, proper nutrition is the cornerstone of peak performance. Whether you’re a student athlete, seasoned competitor, or a weekend warrior, meal prepping can be a game-changer when it comes to meeting your nutritional needs. Try one of my high…
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.
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