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5 Things To Do With Left-over Halloween Candy

October 30, 2022

Let’s face it, most houses are haunted with the remnants of piles of Halloween Candy the days and weeks following the festive eve. Most moms go crazy because their kids want to fill up on the sugary goodness instead of eating fruits and vegetables. And some parents (women specifically and single women who bought candy… Read More 5 Things To Do With Left-over Halloween Candy

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5 Scary Halloween Pitfalls

October 23, 2022

“Trick-or-Treat!  Give me something good to eat!” is a familiar song to many of us and our childhood days of dressing up in costumes and searching for our favorite candy and goodies! But watch out as some of these candies and bite-size treats can add up to extra calories quickly if we fall into some… Read More 5 Scary Halloween Pitfalls

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National Cookie Month: Trick or Treat?

October 16, 2022

Let’s face it, we all love cookies! And to prove the point, October is actually National Cookie Month! A whole month designed to celebrate the good ole cookie! And, while we all want to make our sweet treats better for us, we still want them to taste good. Afterall, a treat isn’t really a treat… Read More National Cookie Month: Trick or Treat?

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Pump Up Your Meal Routine with Pumpkin this Fall!

October 9, 2022

With fall in full swing, there is one thing everyone gets excited about — pumpkin spice season. Back in the day, pumpkins only came out around the holidays for pie or for decorating your front porch. Now, it has turned into a movement from the ever-popular pumpkin-spice latte to pumpkin-flavored confections, and even room scents… Read More Pump Up Your Meal Routine with Pumpkin this Fall!

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5 Applicious Fall Treats

October 3, 2022

October may be known for Halloween, but did you know that it also has a fun fall food holiday? It’s National Apple Month! So, is it a coincidence that apple bobbing, a popular Halloween activity, falls on the same day? Apples are regularly one of the most popular fruits on the market, and for a… Read More 5 Applicious Fall Treats

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Fitting in a Bye-Week – 5 Tips to Fit in Splurges

September 25, 2022

Every good football team needs a bye-week to recover and recharge. Truth be told we all need bye-weeks whether it be from work, workouts, or our clean eating regimen. If you go all the time and never rest, or eat chocolate cake, you will be tempted to just quit it all. The 80/20 Rule is… Read More Fitting in a Bye-Week – 5 Tips to Fit in Splurges

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Wanna Win This Season? Get a Game Plan!

September 18, 2022

For a football team to win, they meticulously plan in advance for schemes, run games, and trick plays. Just as the players plan for what could happen in the game, we too must plan for what trick plays we could face in the game of life to throw off our good eating efforts. Here are… Read More Wanna Win This Season? Get a Game Plan!

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5 Pre-Tailgate Party Tips

September 11, 2022

Eat breakfast! Start your day off with a nutrient-rich breakfast of whole grain carbohydrate, protein, and healthy fat eggs, whole wheat toast with 1 Tablespoons 100% fruit jam, 6 oz low-fat Greek yogurt Oatmeal made with ½ scoop of whey protein mixed with 8 oz low-fat milk, then top with fruit and nuts Whole wheat… Read More 5 Pre-Tailgate Party Tips

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5 Ways to Build a Build a Better Burger this Labor Day

September 4, 2022

One thing is for sure: Burgers and long weekends just go together! Many people falsely believe they need to stay clear of burgers of all kinds fearing the fat and calories. When we think of the average burger, we picture what we see on TV, which is a single, maybe double patty with bacon, melting… Read More 5 Ways to Build a Build a Better Burger this Labor Day

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5 Pre-Game Tips to Kick Off College Football Season

August 28, 2022

College football starts this weekend, and the sports world, dietitians always give players pre-game eating and hydration tips. Whether you are a pee-wee player or a college football star, what you do pre-game can influence how the next few hours go! The same is true for those of us watching the game, what we do… Read More 5 Pre-Game Tips to Kick Off College Football Season

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    What nutrients are most important at snack time? 👀 What nutrients are most important at snack time? 👀

➡️ Carbohydrates + Protein

Carbohydrates help give your body energy, while protein helps support recovery, muscle repair, and staying full longer. Together, they make the perfect performance-focused snack combo. 💪⚡

A simple goal:
🍎 Choose a fruit or whole grain
🥜 Pair it with a protein source

Smart snacks can help athletes stay energized, recover better, and keep up with busy training schedules. Fuel with purpose between meals! 🥗
    Off-season doesn’t mean off nutrition. 💪🥗 The hab Off-season doesn’t mean off nutrition. 💪🥗

The habits you build now can help set the foundation for your next season. Training, recovery, strength gains, and energy levels all depend on how consistently you fuel your body.

✔️ Stick to a meal routine
⏰ Set alarms as reminders to eat
🥤 Stay on a consistent fuel and hydration schedule
🍽️ Build balanced plates with carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables
📈 Maximize your off-season work with optimal nutrition

Athletes who stay consistent in the off-season are often the ones who feel strongest when the season starts back up. Fuel with purpose now so your body is ready later. 🔥
    Chocolate-Covered Cherry Energy Bites This is a f Chocolate-Covered Cherry Energy Bites

This is a fun twist on the classic energy bite recipe. Almond extract gives these bites a boost of flavor, and a little goes a long way! This is a perfect snack before a workout, or as a fun treat.

Oats (quick or rolled) + Nut Butter + Honey + Almond Extract + Dark chocolate chips

Add a few tablespoons of hot water and quick or rolled oats to a bowl. Let the oats soak for ~2 minutes. Add in nut butter of choice, honey, almond extract, and dark chocolate chips. Enjoy!
    Your sport has practice. Your nutrition should too Your sport has practice. Your nutrition should too. 🎥💪

The Sports Nutrition Playbook YouTube Channel is packed with practical sports nutrition tips for athletes, parents, and coaches who want to fuel smarter and perform better.

🏈 Game-day fueling
⚽ Recovery strategies
🏀 Meal and snack ideas
⚾ Hydration tips
🎯 Supplement education
🥗 Easy ways to improve performance through nutrition

No extremes. No confusion. Just real-life sports nutrition made simple.

Subscribe to the Sports Nutrition Playbook on YouTube and start fueling with purpose. 🔗
    Memorial Day weekend often kicks off summer travel Memorial Day weekend often kicks off summer travel—and for athletes, that means time on the road. Long travel days don’t have to mean poor nutrition if you plan ahead with smart, performance-focused snacks.

Read more in my NEW Blog Post - Link in Bio
    As temperatures start heating up this summer, post As temperatures start heating up this summer, post-workout hydration matters more than ever. ☀️💧

Sweating during training means you’re losing both fluid and electrolytes — and recovery doesn’t stop when practice ends.

A good goal after workouts:
➡️ Drink 16–24 ounces of fluid for every pound lost during exercise.

Rehydrating properly can help support:
⚡ Recovery
💪 Performance
🧠 Focus
🏃 Endurance
🔥 Heat safety

Pair your fluids with a balanced recovery snack or meal containing carbohydrates and protein to help your body fully recover and refuel.

Hydration is part of the training plan — especially in the summer heat. 🥤
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