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Month: August 2023

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Powerful Pre-Game Meals: What to Eat Before a Youth Sports Game

August 27, 2023

Want to maximize your young athlete’s performance on game day? It all starts with fueling their body right before the big event. Discover the power of pre-game meals and learn what to eat to help your young athlete excel on the field, court, or track! To perform their best in competitions, young athletes need the… Read More Powerful Pre-Game Meals: What to Eat Before a Youth Sports Game

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10 Snacks to Fuel After School Practice

August 20, 2023

Tired from being at school all day, but you still have after school sports? A nutrient-rich snack in between these two activities can help boost your energy and help you power through practice. The window of time between the end of the school day and the beginning of after school sports practice is limited. With… Read More 10 Snacks to Fuel After School Practice

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Building Strong Bones: Nutritional Musts for Young Athletes

August 13, 2023

Did you know that during adolescence, what you eat plays a big role in building strong bones? Calcium and vitamin D are the dynamic duo that help lay down the foundation for healthy bones. Calcium provides the building blocks, while vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium. Plus, a little sunshine can help your body… Read More Building Strong Bones: Nutritional Musts for Young Athletes

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Set the Alarm for Breakfast

August 5, 2023

It’s August, and that means it’s time to go back to school! Mornings become busy trying to get out the door. With the crunch for time, breakfast often becomes neglected. The challenge with that? Breakfast is “the most important meal of the day”, ESPECIALLY for athletes. It’s necessary not only to fuel activity, but also… Read More Set the Alarm for Breakfast

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    💧 Hydration check for the weekend! Whether you're 💧 Hydration check for the weekend!

Whether you're competing, training, or spending time outdoors, staying hydrated can help support performance, recovery, and energy levels.

One of the easiest ways to monitor hydration status? Check the color of your urine.

✅ Pale yellow = typically well hydrated
⚠️ Dark yellow or amber = time to drink more fluids

Don't wait until you're thirsty to start hydrating. Make fluids a priority throughout the day and especially before, during, and after activity.

Small habits can lead to big performance gains. Stay ahead of dehydration this weekend! 💪💦
    Summer can throw athletes out of their normal rout Summer can throw athletes out of their normal routine. ☀️🏖️

No school schedule, later wake-ups, camps, travel, and changing practice times can make it easy to accidentally skip meals or go long periods without eating. The problem? Under-fueling can sneak up quickly.

Pro tip: ⏰ Set fueling alarms on your phone throughout the day. A simple reminder can help keep meals and snacks consistent so your body gets the energy it needs for training, recovery, and performance.

Don’t wait until you’re starving to eat. Consistent fuel = consistent performance. 💪
    Honey Mustard Salmon Serve with rice and veggies Honey Mustard Salmon

Serve with rice and veggies for a quick and easy meal!

Ingredients
Salmon Fillets
⅔ cup Packed Brown Sugar
2 TBS Dijon Mustard
2 TBS Honey
½ tsp Salt

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place salmon fillets, skin side down, on a greased baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, mustard, honey and salt; spoon over salmon. Bake until the fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 8-12 minutes.
    🏆 Fuel smarter. Perform better. Recover stronger. 🏆 Fuel smarter. Perform better. Recover stronger.

The Sports Nutrition Playbook YouTube channel delivers practical, evidence-based sports nutrition strategies for athletes, active adults, coaches, and parents. Learn how to optimize fueling, hydration, recovery, supplements, and performance with content designed to help you reach your goals.

Looking for personalized support? Sports Nutrition Playbook Coaching offers 1:1 nutrition coaching with customized plans, expert guidance, and ongoing accountability to help you build sustainable habits and maximize performance.

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    When temperatures rise, heavy meals can feel unapp When temperatures rise, heavy meals can feel unappealing—but recovery nutrition is still essential. Protein popsicles made with milk, yogurt, and even ready to drink protein shakes, are a fun, refreshing way to refuel while beating the heat.

Learn more in my NEW BLOG POST - Link in Bio
    ⏰ Early morning game or competition this weekend? ⏰ Early morning game or competition this weekend?

One simple strategy to start fueling before you even leave the house: drink a sports drink when you wake up.

After a night of sleep, your body has gone several hours without fluids or fuel. A sports drink can help provide:
💧 Fluids to support hydration
⚡ Carbohydrates to begin topping off energy stores
🧂 Electrolytes to help replace what is lost through sweat

This can be especially helpful when you have an early start and limited time to eat and drink before competition.

Don't wait until warm-ups to start fueling. Begin preparing your body for performance as soon as your feet hit the floor.

🏅 Small habits can make a big difference on game day.
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