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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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    Pre-game nerves can absolutely affect appetite and Pre-game nerves can absolutely affect appetite and it's more common than a lot of athletes realize. If eating feels hard before competition, focus on simple, familiar foods that are easier to tolerate. A full meal may not always happen, but small amounts of fuel can still make a difference in energy, focus, and performance.

Think: easy carbs, lower fat/fiber right before, familiar foods, and smaller portions if needed.

Save this for your next game day!
    Avocado enhances the nutritional content of this c Avocado enhances the nutritional content of this classic dish. This mixture works well on toast or as a dip for crackers or sliced veggies.

Boiled Eggs + Avocado + Dill + Garlic Salt + Whole Grain or Sourdough Toast

Mash avocado in a bowl. Dice or mash boiled eggs into smaller pieces. Spread the egg salad over a slice of toast and top with Dill and Garlic Salt!
    You train your body. Are you training how you fuel You train your body.
Are you training how you fuel it? 🎥💪

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    As the weather warms up, practices, games, and tou As the weather warms up, practices, games, and tournaments move outside—and often last longer. Having the right snacks on hand can make all the difference in energy, hydration, and performance.

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    Cutting back on saturated fats doesn’t mean cuttin Cutting back on saturated fats doesn’t mean cutting out flavor 👏

Small swaps = big impact over time:

🔥 Grilled meats > fried
🥣 Yogurt + granola > fries
🥨 Pretzels + peanut butter > chips

It’s not about being perfect—it’s about fueling your body in a way that supports your energy, performance, and long-term health.

Start with one swap this week and build from there 💪

#SportsNutrition #FuelYourBody #HealthySwaps #PerformanceNutrition #EatForEnergy
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