Looking for healthy back-to-school snacks? Discover 10 easy, portable snack ideas to help student athletes stay energized for school, practice, and recovery.
The 14 Best Back-to-School Snacks for Your Student Athlete
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The 14 Best Back-to-School Snacks for Your Student Athlete
Parents often ask me what snacks they should pack for their athlete. It’s great to remember that our student athletes are juggling classes, practices, games, homework, long bus rides, and hormones…all things that require, you guessed it, FOOD. Athletes of all ages...
What is the Best Electrolyte Supplement for Athletes? It Depends, According to a Sports Dietitian.
As an athlete, you have so many things to consider to make your training and performance the best they can be. Whether it’s the gear you wear, the training plan you follow, or how you choose to nourish and hydrate yourself, each decision you make has an impact. Some...
What’s the Ideal Breakfast Before a Run? Lessons from a Record-Breaking Marathoner
Do you ever feel like we might be complicating our nutrition strategies just a wee bit? I know that was my first thought when I heard about Sabastian Sawe’s incredibly simple pre-race meal before smashing the world record at the London Marathon on April 26, 2026. The...
The Athlete’s Guide to Seafood: Protein, Omega-3s and Better Recovery
I don’t think it's a surprise to hear that seafood has some fantastic benefits for athletes. The Mediterranean dietary pattern, which emphasizes regular seafood consumption, has specific benefits that athletes are interested in. These include decreasing inflammation...
Fiber for Endurance Athletes: The Hidden Nutrient That Boosts Performance, Recovery, and Gut Health
Hey, you, endurance athlete baddie. I see you working a full-time job, training 10 or more hours per week, balancing family time, eating healthfully, working on recovery, and trying to be your very best. It is a lot to juggle, and it’s no wonder that about half of us...
Score Big: Unique Gifts for Every Athlete on Your List!
Do you have a sporty someone on your gift list? As somewhat of a minimalist myself, I’m always looking for gifts that my loved ones will enjoy and use, not just another trinket or thing to add clutter to their lives. The normal wear and tear of hard training means...
Athlete’s Guide to the Best Tasting Protein Bars
You just crushed your workout. Next, you know you need to refuel with carbohydrates and protein to optimize your recovery and reap all the benefits of your hard work. Finding quick carbohydrates isn’t too challenging, but protein on the go can be a bit trickier. Enter...
Athlete’s Secret Weapon? Benefits of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
What comes to mind when you hear the word inflammation? I think of the ouchy bump of a bee sting, the painful swelling of a sprained ankle, or even an angry, red pimple. Inflammation is a topic that comes up frequently in my sessions with athletes, but it isn’t always...