Eat Healthy
The Teenage Athlete Meal Plan
A teenage metabolism is a well-oiled machine raring to go at all hours of the day, only further compounded by high levels of exercise through sports and extra-curricular activities. In [...]
Quick Meals Athletes Can Make On Their Own
Busy (or idle) teenagers who get hungry will often reach for the quickest solution to ease their hunger pangs. Unfortunately, this often means eating processed food that comes straight out [...]
6 Strategies To Help Youth Athletes Eat Better
Over the years, I've found that poor nutrition habits, often characterized by a failure to eat regularly, are one of the biggest barriers for kids in achieving their athletic potential. [...]
5 Ways to Eat Healthier at Fast Food Chains
It’s nearly impossible to eat healthy at McDonald’s or Burger King. But if you aren’t packing a meal in advance and find yourself at a rest station in the middle [...]
What Is Normal Eating?
Traditional families are used to enjoying a hearty breakfast, lunch (at noon), and supper (at night). And when women entered the workforce, eating patterns changed and we started eating lighter [...]
Building a Better Vegan or Vegetarian Sports Diet
Among athletes, "turning vegan" (or vegetarian) is not a passing fad. The most popular ages for embarking upon a vegan lifestyle are 19, 20, and 21. High school athletes are [...]
5 ‘Healthy’ Side Dishes That Are Worse Than French Fries
So you gave in and ordered that burger you'd been eyeing on the menu. It's cool, you tell yourself, because you won't get fries with it. You'll pick a healthier [...]
Is Granola Actually Healthy?
There’s a reason granola has become such a popular snack. Several reasons, in fact. For one, it’s ultra convenient. Two, it’s versatile—a handful of granola can instantly upgrade a yogurt, [...]
6 Big Reasons You Should Be Eating Blackberries
Blackberries are a flavor-packed fruit that is super versatile in the kitchen. A handful of blackberries can increase the deliciousness of almost any dish. Blackberries also confer a large number [...]
8 Tips for Feeding Young Athletes Without Going Broke
Parents know that every child they bring into their family adds to their monthly food bill, and that food costs only go up as the kids grow up, get bigger [...]