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.
Your athlete’s body is their most valuable tool. How they fuel will determine how well they perform, recover, and stay healthy.
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!
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!
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.
For athletes observing Ramadan, fasting from sunrise to sunset presents unique challenges for training, performance, and recovery. Without proper fueling and hydration, energy levels can drop, muscle recovery can slow, and performance can suffer. However, with strategic nutrition and training…
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.
Basketball is a very demanding sport that requires speed, agility, endurance, and power. The constant stop and go nature of the sport requires a great deal of energy making adequate and balanced nutrition so important for these athletes. Keep reading…
The Importance of Nutrition in Soccer Performance. In this post, we’ll delve into the critical role nutrition plays in a soccer player’s performance and provide practical tips to optimize their diet for success on the field.
Let’s break down what creatine is, how it’s used, and if it’s safe for your teen athlete to use.
Wendi unpacks the ultimate student-athlete's guide to healthy eating on-the-road, at fast food, at a sit-down restaurant, and also the gas station eats!
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Note the snacks that can be added in for weight gain, weight loss, or improving overall energy levels with extra quality protein + carb options!
If you plan ahead you will plan for success. Win in the kitchen so you can win in your sport! Nutrition is your secret weapon! Do not forget to get your 9-11 hours of sleep! Note creatine on rest day as well!