Breakfast – it’s deemed the most important meal of the day, yet sometimes the hardest to fit into a busy schedule! Between late weeknight practices and games as well as early morning training and school, this meal may get neglected by young athletes and families. Why is breakfast important? First, everyone can benefit from breakfast,…
The first week of January … a time for reflection and making resolutions for the new year. Although this time can feel like a fresh start, there is also pressure to improve ourselves in drastic ways. At the start of the new year, it is common for people to stop eating out, buy a gym…
Has your child or athlete ever felt like they are working their hardest but not improving? Have they suffered from multiple injuries and wondered why? Has their menstrual cycle been affected or even stopped? If so, they may be suffering from low energy availability. More specifically, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport or RED-S is a…
In today’s world, youth athletes are extremely busy individuals. Many are juggling school, volunteer opportunities, part time jobs, club sports, school sports, and extracurricular activities. Progressing through the day while meeting these obligations can be overwhelming, and as such, food and nutrition can often be overlooked. As youth athletes develop, nutrition plays a vital role…