Eat Like an Olympian - 5 Golden Foods
Time for the Winter Olympics and athletes of all shapes, sizes and sports looking for gold. Gold medals represent the best of the best...
Back to School – 5 Ways to Think Outside the Bag
Back-to-school or back-to-work doesn’t have to mean back to boring, brown bag lunches. By using USDA’s MyPlate, you can create lots of...
5 Creative Ways to Hydrate Kids
Let’s face it, sitting down to hydrate is no fun if you are a kid playing with your friends, in the middle of a sports game or dashing...
Can Food Prevent Muscle Cramps?
Exercise-associated muscle cramping is one of the most common complaints among athletes, and the cause of these cramps is still under...
10 FOODS FOR THE INJURED ATHLETE
Playing sports is a big part of life and a huge source of fun, enjoyment and physical activity for many kids. For a young athlete, there...
Blast Inflammation with Berries
Inflammation is the body’s way of healing or fighting off an infection. This can be beneficial initially. However, if the inflamed state...
How to Fuel Early Morning Workouts
Parents and athletes frequently ask for advice about eating before morning workouts. Some say it’s just too hard, and some experience...
Fueling the Turn
Whether you play golf recreationally, are an amateur or play in high school, college or professionally, fuel should be a part of your...
Fueling Morning Practices
If you’re not accustomed to eating in the morning before practice, it’s time to start! Eating a meal or snack before you head out to...
Simple Swaps to Upgrade Your Athlete’s Diet
March is National Nutrition Month, making it a perfect time to focus on healthy eating habits in young athletes. The Academy of Nutrition...
