Category Archives: Nutrition

Sometimes you just have to “Keep It Simple” for your athletes.  It is the position of the American Dietetic Association and the American College of Sports Medicine that physical activity, athletic performance, and recovery from exercise are enhanced by optimal … Continue reading →

Pre-Workout Snacks (Ideally consumed 1 hour before practice) By ImGz (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 or GFDL], via Wikimedia Commons A simple pre-workout snack with plenty of water should fuel the body sufficiently for optimal performance.  Your snack should include mostly carbohydrates … Continue reading →

photo credit: Veganbaking.net Recovering from exercise is an important part of your routine! Post-Workout foods and drinks can affect recovery by: Improving fatigue. Replenishing energy stores. Preparing for future bouts of exercise. Carbohydrates should make up most of your post … Continue reading →

Researchers at Indiana University found that drinking Chocolate Milk is one of the best things an athlete can do to recover from an intense workout. In fact, chocolate milk was twice as effective as a commercial sports drink. The researches … Continue reading →