Nutrition
Build a Healthy Nutrition Foundation for Youth Athletes
Healthy nutritional habits and a healthy lifestyle start in the home and environment for youth athletes. What kids learn in the home carries on with them for a lifetime, so [...]
Biggest Nutritional Issues with Youth Athletes
Youth and teen athletes tend to struggle with healthy nutrition because of eating and being in school. If they miss a meal, some time will pass before they can eat [...]
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 [...]
Should High School Athletes Take Any Supplements?
Approximately 86% of Americans take dietary supplements, according to a 2019 survey conducted by the American Osteopathic Association. Yet, fewer than a quarter actually need them. While it's true that [...]
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. [...]
What Can I Eat To Recover Faster?
Does diet expedite recovery from a torn ACL, Achilles tendonitis, or broken bones? Would more vitamins be helpful? What about collagen supplements? At the 2020 virtual conference of the Academy [...]
How To Become A Better High School Soccer Player
Every soccer athlete comes into summer camp expecting to compete for a starting position in the fall. Unfortunately, many will come up short because they failed to put themselves in [...]
How to Get Your Teen to Eat Better
Your teenager is so busy that eating meals take a back seat. In and out-grab and go is often the name of their game. This can lead to making poor [...]
Build Your Competitive Edge With Sleep And Nutrition
As an athlete, you want to put yourself in the right position to excel at your sport and compete at a high level. The first thing that comes to mind [...]