Tart Cherry Juice vs Capsules: Which one should you take? Have you heard the chatter about tart cherry products for athletes and are curious to learn more? Wondering if you should take tart cherry juice vs the capsules? I got you! In this blog, we will cover what tart cherries are, the forms it comes …
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Best Protein Bars for Teenage Athletes: What to Eat and When One of the most common questions I get from my high school athletes is which granola or protein bars I recommend to help increase energy levels and athletic performance during their busy school day Protein vs Granola Bar: Is there a difference? Before we …
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Are Energy Drinks Bad for Athletes? 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 …
How to Fuel for Optimal Tendon and Ligament Health Picture this: you’ve been killing it in weight and field training, and you make sure to stretch afterwards! You head home after your nighttime practice to make a delicious post-practice meal, then get a restful 8 hours of sleep at night. However, your joints still feel …
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Why Is Magnesium Important to Female Athletes? You often hear of minerals like sodium, potassium, and calcium that are essential to your health. What about magnesium? Magnesium is also an essential mineral that plays a role in over 300 processes in our bodies! While magnesium supplements are becoming more popular, it is possible to for …
Should Athletes Take Creatine? Creatine is becoming increasingly popular for its performance-enhancing effects in athletes. It is a naturally occurring compound in animal muscle tissue such as red meat, seafood, and chicken. Nowadays, creatine supplements are getting all the hype, and it’s important to recognize if you, as an athlete, might benefit from taking a …
Collagen vs Protein Powder | Which One Should You Take? You’re looking back and forth. You’ve been standing in the supplement aisle in the grocery store for at least 15 minutes now trying to decide between collagen and protein powder. Which one should you take? Should you take 1? Or both? What is the difference? …
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The Importance of Vitamin D for Athletes Have you heard about vitamin D? Do you need to supplement with it as an athlete? Vitamin D plays a vital role in your overall health and performance. It helps promote optimal bone growth and strength. It helps prevent fractures, fight off illness, and improve muscle health. Why …
Collagen Supplements for Athletes Have you heard of collagen before? Are collagen supplements beneficial for athletes? Can they help your performance? Do they help your recovery from training? Advertisements for different collagen supplements have been all over my social media. Collagen is a supplement that has gained quite a lot of popularity within the last …
Should You Use Plant Protein Powder or Whey Protein Powder? Your coach told you that you need to get stronger. He suggested you take protein powder to help increase your muscle mass. When you get home from training, you type “protein powder” into google. Thousands and thousands of various types and brands show up. Every …
