Protein
5 Questions High School Athletes Should Ask Before Using Supplements
In just about any sport, it's important to be bigger, stronger and faster than your opponent. For this reason, high school athletes seek out the best...
6 Reasons to Schedule Summer Morning Workouts
Six Convincing Reasons to Schedule Summer Morning Workouts By Jim Carpentier, CSCS It's tempting for athletes and non-athletes to sleep in or postpone...
Navigating the Wild West of Sports Supplements
Sport and nutrition supplements are a massive, billion-dollar industry worldwide. It can be very tempting to believe some of the outrageous claims on the bottles and advertisements when looking for [...]
Is Your Teen Eating Enough Protein?
Protein is essential for muscular and cellular repair and growth, so it requires proper intake. If you are a teen athlete, then it becomes, even more, a necessity. Your training [...]
Why Is Protein Important For Youth Athletes?
What is protein, and why is it so important? Protein is one of the five food groups, and it is responsible for building muscle when paired with proper exercise. Proteins [...]
The Avocado: Health Benefits Every Athlete Should Know
The mighty avocado - or as I like to call it, "nature's mayo" - packs a super food punch that is absolutely to be trifled with. Clinical Dietician...
Our Protein Consumptions May Be Wrong
Protein is one of three macronutrients that needs to be part of our diet. The other two fats and carbohydrates are used as fuel sources for our brains, muscles, and [...]
Follow These 5 Ridiculously Simple Steps To Eat Healthier
One big problem with most New Year’s resolutions is that they're too vague. “I want to get in better shape” sounds good, but how do you actually plan to do [...]
Are Nutrition Bars Making You Fat? How to Tell If Your Snack is Actually Good for You
Bars are bigger than ever, and I’m not talking about hangouts that serve Budweiser. I’m talking about the ready-to-eat, supposedly-nutritious rectangles that now occupy a large section of your local [...]
12 Must-Have Items in the Athlete’s Gym Bag
You don't step into the weight room without a lifting plan. It should be the same with your gear. You can undoubtedly get a challenging workout without the gear on [...]