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Protein for Teen Athletes: A Guide to Optimal Nutrition
Protein is essential for teen athletes, supporting muscle repair, growth, and immune health. Learn how much protein young athletes need and how a Sports Nutrition Coach and Registered Dietitian can help your teen thrive with a tailored nutrition plan.
Should Young Athletes Eat Processed Foods? A Balanced Approach to Fueling Performance
Should teen athletes avoid processed foods? It’s not that simple. From convenience to calorie or nutrient needs, processed foods can play an important role in a young athlete’s diet.
Fueling Young Athletes for Success: The Power of Planned Nutrition
What does a Sports Nutrition Coach and Registered Dietitian recommend for helping athletes improve their game? Follow these tips for fueling young athletes and help your athlete stay energized, recover faster, and perform at their best.
Nutrition Strategies for Healthy Weight Gain in Teen Athletes
Struggling to gain weight as a teen athlete? Healthy weight gain requires more than just eating more. At Sports Nutrition University, we guide high school and college athletes toward sustainable muscle gain with personalized plans, science-backed strategies, and expert coaching.
Creatine for Teen Athletes: Safe, Science-Backed Nutrition Tips to Boost Performance
Is creatine effective or safe for teen athletes? Learn what the science says, plus expert tips from our Sports Nutrition Coach and Registered Dietitian at Sports Nutrition University.
Caffeine and Teen Athletes: Safe Use for Better Performance
Is caffeine safe for teen athletes? Can caffeine help boost athletic performance? our Sports Nutrition Coach and Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutrition University answers these questions and more.
Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal of the Day for Athletes?
Learn why our Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutrition Coach says breakfast and nutrient timing are key for young athletes and their performance. With the right nutrition plan, you can maximize your performance!
5 Healthy Snacks to Pack in your Car, Locker, or Gym Bag
Quick, convenient, and healthy snacks are essential for student athletes who are on the go. Learn what our Sports Nutrition Coach and Registered Dietitian recommends that you pack in your car or gym bag here!
Eating Less to Look “Cut” and Have Abs: A Letter to Athletes
Athletes who want to look cut or lean often sacrifice nutrition needs in order to meet aesthetic goals. Our Sports Nutrition Coach and Registered Dietitian offers this advice: Listen to what your body needs and fuel your body right!
Athletes Who Under-Eat: A Widespread Problem with a Simple Fix
Our Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutrition Coach explains what happens to young athletes who under-eat AND how to break the undereating cycle so they can fuel their bodies and improve athletic performance.
How to Help Your Young Athlete NOT Be a Picky Eater
Do you have a young athlete who’s also a picky eater? Our Sports Nutrition Coach and Registered Dietitian explains how to help them build healthy eating habits that will fuel their athletic performance!
Effectively and Efficiently Navigating a Grocery Store
Student athletes: These 6 easy tips from our Sports Nutrition Coach and Registered Dietitian make it easy to navigate the grocery store and fuel your performance with the right foods and nutrients!
Meal Prepping Tips for Student Athletes to Improve Performance
Meal prepping doesn’t have to mean spending the whole weekend in the kitchen. Our Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutrition Coach offers these tips for student athletes who want to improve their athletic performance!
Meal Planning 101 for Young Athletes
Many young athletes think that meal planning is the answer for improving athletic performance. Learn why our Sports Nutrition Coach and Registered Dietitian says that a ‘fuel plan’ works better!
Should Athletes Be Taking Supplements?
Learn the key questions athletes should ask before taking supplements and consider working with a Sports Nutrition Coach or Registered Dietitian for a personalized nutrition plan that can improve health and athletic performance.