Find the latest on sports nutrition topics related to performance, supplements, body composition, body image, hydration and a variety of foods!
Mixed greens powder vs. fresh fruits and vegetables: which one is better?
By Carly Eustice, intern Vvitamins and minerals are essential to our bodies’ ability to function but it can be a challenge to meet our daily requirements. Vitamins and minerals aid in immune health, wound and injury healing, hormone regulation, bone health, and many more functions, so it is beneficial to…
BluePrint Your Meal Planning to Save Money and Time
Meal planning in advance with blueprints can save time and money so you waste less food! Meal Planning: What to Consider Protein. This is often set as 4 oz of raw meat or fish (2-3 oz cooked), sometimes more. 1 egg is one serving. Probably a lot more if you’re…
Chocolate and Cocoa Powder: Athlete Super Foods for Better Performance
Add in the right types of chocolate to sprint faster, play longer, and recognize opponent actions faster. AKA: eat chocolate, win more! Yum, chocolate! It’s unusual to find someone who does NOT like chocolate in some form. It’s delicious, comes in a variety of intensities from mild and sweet to…
Survive Menopause and the Impact of the Endocrine Shift!
By Michael Shadowen, intern Are you in menopause, or a middle-aged woman with the sudden appearance of belly fat, fatigue, hot flashes and sleepless nights? How about a loss of sports performance? Diet can’t make these disappear entirely, but it can ease their effects! What is Menopause? Menopause is the point…
Supplement Spotlight: Break Through with Creatine
Creatine is a useful supplement for building muscle and quick burst of energy By: Michael Shadowen What is Creatine? Creatine is one of the body’s natural sources of energy for muscle contraction. Half of our stores comes from diet and the other half comes from the liver, kidneys and then…
Exploit Caffeine In Seasonal Coffee Favorites to Springboard your Performance!
Discover what these drinks contain and how they can impact your training and winning By Katie Gross Seasonal Coffee Favorites and The Effects on Your Performance It is about that time! Big name coffee companies have begun to roll out their Fall seasonal drinks meant to provide you with warm,…