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.
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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.
Fueling the Plant-Based & 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.
The Truth I Wish Every Young Athlete Knew About Fueling & Performance – and why I became a Sports Dietitian.
Your athlete’s body is their most valuable tool. How they fuel will determine how well they perform, recover, and stay healthy.
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.
Wide Receiver Nutrition Plan: Fueling Speed, Power, and Peak Performance!
Wide receivers are some of the most athletic and dynamic players on the field! A WR’s nutrition must reflect that.
Ferritin: Everything You Need to Know for Your Student Athlete
What is ferritin is, the optimal levels for active youth, and how to support your athlete if their levels are too low.
The truth about energy drinks for student athletes
If you need a pre-workout for energy but you skipped breakfast and barely drank any water running on 5 hours of sleep and expect an energy drink to “give you the boost” you are doing the equivalent to rearranging furniture…
Ramadan Nutrition & Training Tips for Athletes
How to Stay Fueled, Strong, and Recovered While Fasting
Under-fueling without realizing it