Ramadan Nutrition & Training Tips for Athletes
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Eating disorders and student athletes: How to recognize and how to help
Coaches, parents, and teammates struggle to know how to help a student athlete who may struggle with an eating disorder.
Fat Intake and Athletic Performance
Proper nutrition is the foundation of athletic performance. While all macronutrients—carbohydrates, protein, and fat—play important roles in fueling the body, the balance among them is crucial. As sports nutritionists, many of our athletes trying to gain weight struggle with consuming…
Fueling the High School Dancer, Gymnast and Cheer Athlete
High school dancers, gymnasts and cheerleaders are unique athletes who require proper nutrition to fuel their demanding practice sessions, performances, and competitions. The physical and mental demands on their bodies are significant, involving strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination. Unfortunately, these…
3 Summer Fueling Tips for the Student-Athlete
Summer is here which means school is out! During the summer, many student athletes become relaxed with their schedule and habits. They sleep in and go to bed later, may skip meals like breakfast because they slept in, make more…
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!
What Athletes Should Eat the Night Before a Game
Unsure what to eat the night before a game or competition? Check out my top 5 tips that will help you feel and perform at your best to crush your competition!
What Athletes Should Eat on Game Day
Unsure what to eat the night before a game or competition? Check out my top 5 tips that will help you feel and perform at your best to crush your competition!
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!
Refueling Tips For Young Athletes
Refueling after a workout, game, or event matters—especially for young athletes.
Can Youth and High School Athletes Take Creatine? 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!
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.
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