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Chia Seed Pudding: A Simple Snack for Busy Athletes

By: Kelsey Jarnell Cooking can be difficult, especially for athletes that are busy with work, class, workouts, practice, games, etc. Some athletes can fall into ordering take out most days of the week or even cooking the same meal repeatedly. Chia seed pudding is a great option to make for an easy on the go […]

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Description of caffeine and it's effect on athletic performance

How To Optimize Your Athletic Performance With Caffeine

Learn about the benefits and downfalls of consuming caffeine, and how it may help or hurt your athletic training. By: Hailey Tylisz Caffeine is a natural central nervous system stimulant found in tea, coffee, nuts, seeds, cacao, and other botanical sources. It is also added to many popular drinks, foods, and supplements, such as soda,

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Nutrition for volleyball players featuring NIU's Club Volleyball team playing in a tournament in 2017.

Nutrition for Successful Volleyball Players

Fueling for competition: Volleyball edition By: Kelsey Jarnell Volleyball is a fast paced and challenging sport that requires advanced skill and synchronization to play. Athletes playing this sport work diligently on perfecting skills such as strength, speed, endurance, and balance. With the aim of maximizing performance during a competition, it is important to have a

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Overnight Oats are an easy and healthy way to start your day.

Overnight Oats-An Easy Breakfast for the Athlete on the Go!

An easy breakfast for the athlete who is always on the go! Are you someone that typically skips breakfast because you “don’t have time”? Or maybe you’re bored of your current breakfast rotation of eggs, toast, and hot oats? Give overnight oats a shot! Overnight oats are a twist on your typical oatmeal. This easy

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Incorporate whole grains into your diet today to keep your body healthy and happy.

Whole Grains: Providing A WHOLE Lot of Health Benefits One Bite At A Time

September is National Whole Grains Month-dive into why you should incorporate more whole grains into your diet! What are whole grains? A grain is considered to be a whole grain as long as it contains all three of its original parts. This includes: the bran, the germ, and endosperm. Each portion of the grain has

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