Nutrition
Electrolytes For Youth Athletes
Electrolytes are a key piece to any athlete's arsenal. Here is what you need to know. Growing up, I fell victim. High-sugary drinks, such as Gatorade and Powerade, were taught [...]
7 Easy Snack Ideas for Teen Athletes
Training and consistently participating in athletic exercises will leave your teenager feeling very hungry. Here are a few ideas for healthy and easy recipes to keep them fuelled for future [...]
What Should I Eat After A Competition
Our bodies are primed immediately after workouts and games to accept nutrients that will start the recovery process, stimulate muscle repair and growth, and restore energy levels. The sooner you [...]
Is Whey Protein Healthy for Kids?
Whey protein is an excellent, healthy, popular nutritional supplement for athletes and adults. However, many parents wonder if it is suitable for their children due to its popularity. To answer [...]
4 Underrated Performance Benefits Associated with Healthy Fat Intake
An introduction to the benefits healthy fats have on athletic performance and other associated factors that affect performance is long overdue. Like its counterparts of carbohydrates and protein, fat plays [...]
Unlabeled Protein Powder Ingredients that are Poisonous!
Protein shakes are a staple in the sport’s athletic world. It is one of the best and easiest ways to get your protein replacement quickly. You would simply assume all [...]
What is Positive Nitrogen Balance?
Maintaining a positive nitrogen balance is essential for your body to synthesize proteins. This process enables your muscles to recover quickly and rebuild more efficiently, thereby maximizing performance, strength, and [...]
Perfecting the Timing of Nutrients Pre and Post-Competition to Supercharge your Energy
Just like your car needs fuel to drive and go distances, your body needs to do the same. For example, you need the fuel to perform for 90 minutes of [...]
Probiotics and Prebiotics: What’s the Difference?
Even though prebiotics and probiotics sound similar, the two play different roles in your health. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria, and prebiotics is food for these bacteria. Prebiotics Prebiotics are the [...]
The Importance of Hydration (Even in the Winter)
Did you know that over 60% of our bodies are made up of water? Drinking an ice-cold glass of water on a hot summer day is easy, satisfying to quench [...]
