Is a Protein Shake Before or After Workout Better?
Deciding to have a protein shake before or after workout has long been debated among coaches and athletes. The age-old belief centers around a “golden…
Category: Youth Nutrition
The Breakfast Dilemma: Should You Eat Breakfast Before or After a Workout?
IntroductionHey there, young athletes, parents, and coaches! The age-old question, “Should you eat breakfast before or after a workout?” has been on many minds. A…
Nutrition for Young Athletes: They Are Not Small Adults, Part 3
Strategy #4: Micronutrients Matter For overall health, growth, development, and athletic performance, many vitamins and minerals are required. For young athletes, significant attention should be…
Nutrition For Young Athletes: They Are Not Small Adults, Part 2
Dropping Part 2 of our series “Nutrition for Young Athletes” with Strategy #3. Catch up on Strategies 1 & 2 with here. Strategy #3: Protein,…
Nutrition for Young Athletes: They are not small adults, Part 1
Nutrition requirements for young athletes, defined as age 5 to 18 years, are unique in that energy and nutrient needs must meet the essentials for…
