Sports Nutrition: What Should I Eat Before A Game or Competition?

The sports nutrition you give your body before a game or competition can make a big difference in your performance! Being a student athlete is hard work - you have to balance school, practice, games and maybe even a job. Eating properly before games and competitions may seem like just…

Sports Nutrition Supplements for Teenage Athletes: What’s Safe and Effective?

Are you a parent of a teenage athlete who wants your child to become faster and stronger but not at the expense of their health? Sports nutrition supplements are usually the first go-to to reach these goals. There are key factors you should be looking at when it comes to…

How to Prevent Your Gut From Derailing Your Training

Whether it’s traveling, antibiotics, dining out or intense training, there are many triggers for GI issues. These “issues” may include stomach pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation or a combination of each… whew! What’s worse, the disruption of healthy bacteria can lower your immune system, setting you up for a vicious…

How Much Protein Do I Need For Optimal Health and Performance?

Protein is a necessary macronutrient that is necessary for life but does that mean we can eat it in unlimited quantities? The amount of protein one person needs is highly dependent on a number of factors such as age, gender, body composition, sport, medical conditions and goals when it comes…