As a Sports Dietitian, one of the questions I most commonly get from athletes is “Is Gatorade healthy?”. With so many sports drinks on the market, it can be hard to know which one to pick that is the best Gatorade product right for you. In this blog, I will be focusing on Gatorade products …
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Electrolyte drinks have become increasingly popular among athletes and fitness enthusiasts to replenish lost fluids and minerals during intense physical activity. However, a contentious issue has arisen: should electrolyte drinks have sugar? In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the debate surrounding sugar in electrolyte drinks and explore the potential benefits and …
As the weather gets hotter this summer and you may be spending more time outside, you might run into a day where you’re sweating a lot and super parched. You might as yourself, “Am I dehydrated?”, knowing it can be harmful. Optimal hydration is essential to maximizing performance but is also essential for health and …
There are many different options on the market, and it may be overwhelming to pick the best sports drink. Many things need to be considered when you are picking out a sports drink, including fluid, carbohydrates, and electrolytes, which are the main components of a sports drink. This blog will walk you through what to …
You know you need to drink water, but how much water does an athlete need to drink? Hydration is an individualized concept, as everyone needs different amounts. Water is involved in every process in our bodies and it heavily affects performance. That is why it is important to include it! In this blog, I will …
Looking for a weekly meal plan for soccer players? You are in the right spot. In this blog, we start with the basics so you can build a solid fueling foundation for your best performance. Understanding what your body needs for the most optimal performance can be overwhelming. As a retired college soccer player turned …
If you’re an athlete who needs an energy drink to get through practice or games, this post is for you. Athletes all over the world use ergogenic aids to meet their performance goals. Caffeinated beverages and caffeine-containing food products are some of the most popular. Though effective, many athletes use these products incorrectly, resulting in …
Pre-season training camp can be a grind; all you do is eat, sleep, and breathe your sport for a few weeks. How you fuel up and recover can directly have an impact on your performance and potential during camp. The key to having a successful training camp is showing up ready to go, both physically …
We’re right in the middle of summer. That means… summer tournament season is in full swing! You might be wondering how to fuel for your summer tournaments, especially since you might not have played in the hot summer heat in over a year. Don’t worry, because I’ve got five fueling tips for you to boost …
The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and summer is almost here! As it starts to heat up, you may start to notice that you’re sweating buckets or becoming thirsty much more often. You gotta stay hydrated through these hot months to maintain high levels of performance, especially as a female athlete! Here are …
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