Sports Nutrition

Non-animal based foods like beans and whole grains don’t often have high levels of iron, leading to anemia in vegan athletes. Pick vegan foods with higher levels of iron to stay health and competitive in sport.

Iron sources for vegetarian and vegan athletes

Iron isn’t well absorbed from plant sources, so it’s important for vegan and vegetarian athletes to frequently include foods in their menu that are higher in iron to meet their high iron needs.  TL;DR: Vegan athletes are often low in iron, as it’s best absorbed from animal sources. Check out the list below for high(er) […]

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Protein and Weight Loss: How much protein do you need to retain muscle and lose body fat? 

Get enough protein at the right times to change your body composition for the better!  Athletes spend years striving for the right body composition for their sport. They often do additional agility or speed or mobility work, they lift weights, and then… something happens. Their diet isn’t optimal or they get injured or they move into

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Maximize Your Hydration for Winter Sports

Dehydration can impact your training in winter, just like in warmer temps! It’s January, you’ve got some training to do, and it’s a gorgeous winter day. You opt to train outside to enjoy the brief sunshine before the early sunset. Later you discover that you’re dehydrated! How did this happen?! Read on to find out

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How to Maximize Nutrition for the Traveling Athlete

As an athlete you may find yourself traveling short and far distances for competitions. Here are some tips to help you meet your goals and perform at your best! By: Hailey Tylisz Staying consistent with nutrition while traveling is very important for athletes, as you will be at a higher risk for failing to meet

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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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