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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,…

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…

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…

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…

But how do you choose the best sports dietitian? And what difference does it make anyway? You need nutrition advice to get past some issues and be a better athlete, but you’re not really sure where to go. You’ve heard of sports dietitians, but don’t know what one is. And…

Learn a master smoothie recipe that you can adapt to your athletic needs and fueling preferences.  You just finished a fantastic training session and you’re starving. There’s a banana past its prime, a little protein powder, some frozen blueberries you bought last month and some apple juice that no one…