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Let’s face it, student athletes are BUSY. And while grocery shopping can seem like a daunting task, it is foundational. Without food at home, there’s just no way student athletes can be successful in their nutrition. Thus, I’ve come up with this effective, efficient strategy for navigating a grocery store. By following these steps, student athletes…

I’ve talked about how creating a fuel plan and going grocery shopping are foundational to a student athlete’s success in fueling their performance. Another foundational element to a student athlete’s nutrition is WHAT to eat. In Nicole Bianco Dietitian, LLC, we follow the performance plate formula: Carbs + Protein + Fruits/Veggies = Complete Meal (500-600…

So, SO many athletes, their parents, and coaches want a “meal plan” when they come to me for help. And while they think a meal plan is the answer to their prayers, in reality it simply handicaps the athlete. Because you pay $$$ for this “meal plan,” and you hand it to your teenage athlete,…

“Hey Coach Nicole, should I be taking supplements?” My answer: “It depends.” I’ll tell you why. According to Oxford Dictionaries, the very definition of the word supplement is “something that completes or enhances something else when added to it.” Now look at the definition of the word replacement: “the action or process of removing one…

There is something about having a pantry and a fridge stocked with nourishing foods I really love. There is also something about having a pantry and a fridge stocked with foods I really don’t love, and that have no purpose or plan associated with them. I’m a planner, but I also appreciate spontaneity. I love…