Meet the Member: Madelin Siedler
Q: Please introduce yourself by sharing your name, where you are [...]
Personal Stories: A Couple of Collegiate Athletes and The Athlete Triad
Erin’s Story- A Former Collegiate Basketball Player: I grew up playing [...]
Body Shaming & “Fat Talks”: Damaging to the mental and physical health of athletes
Coaches and other leadership within sports have the ability to greatly [...]
Where You’re Getting Your Nutrition and Medical Advice Matters!
When scrolling through social media apps such as Instagram or Twitter, [...]
Common Causes of Energy Deficiency
While we know The Athlete Triad is directly caused by [...]
Mindful Eating
We live in such a fast-paced world, with so many [...]
All About CARBOHYDRATES
Unfortunately, carbohydrates do not have the best reputation, with some articles claiming that they cause excess weight gain, diabetes, and inflammation. If you look at the science though, when choosing nutrient-rich sources of carbohydrate- there simply isn’t a basis for these claims! Our bodies need carbohydrate.
Getting to Know Your Food: MACRONUTRIENTS
As an athlete, you work hard during the day. Do you know how your food is working for you? Food is our fuel. It gives our body energy to pump blood through our body, think, move and complete daily responsibilities.
Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?
Many of us skip breakfast to sleep-in, or because we do not feel hungry early in the morning. Passing on breakfast also seems like a harmless way to remove calories from your diet, so it must be a good weight-loss technique, right?
Eating Disorders in Athletes: The Good News
Yes, there is good news about eating disorders. You, as a friend, parent, and coach, can help prevent them in young athletes! But before we get to that good news, let’s take a look at the ugly stuff: Too many athletes (of all ages) struggle with food.