Sports Nutrition for Youth Athletes

The second edition is going to be available in ALL ebook formats - Kindle, iPad, Nook, etc the first week of April. More »

Youth Athletes – Why Didn’t I Make the Team?

One of the most stressful times for a youth athlete is trying to make the team during tryouts. Why do some kids not make the team while others do? Here is a list of the most common reasons. More »

Sports Drink Ingredient Issue – Brominated Vegetable Oil

Brominated vegetable oil, aka BVO, is a patented product that is used as a flame retardant in plastics but is has also been used as an emulsifier in sports drinks since 1931. It took several decades before its harmful effects came to light and countries started banning its use in drinks. More »

Protein Shake Recipes – Series FIVE

Today’s recipes involve a candy flare with tastes like bubble gum, butterfinger, and candy cane and three more recipes for the coffee lovers. More »

Protein for Athletes – Whey Isolate and Hydrolysate

Whey protein comes in three different versions: whey concentrate, whey isolate, and whey hydrolysate. This article describes the reason why whey is the best protein source and difference between the various types. More »

 

Healthy Breakfast Food Ideas to Consider

Healthy breakfast foodMany nutritionists say that healthy breakfast food should be a part of the biggest meal of the day. We all agree, but how many of us grab a cup of coffee and run to work in the morning? Leaving the jokes aside, eating breakfast is good for you. It gives you energy for the first half of the day, energy which you need for accomplishing your tasks at work. However, not all foods are alike, so here are a few ideas for healthy breakfast foods. Feel free to use them, if they sound appealing.

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6 Important Reasons to Use A Weight Gainer

PRO Complex weight gainerIf you’re serious about improving your strength and reaching your muscle-building goals, there’s no doubt you will need to take a weight gainer.

With a myriad of products on the supplements market, it can get a bit bamboozling knowing which one is the best or which one is right for you. Before you take the plunge, here are a few important things that you should be sure to think about so that you’ll not only benefit most from the weight gainer you choose to take, but that you also see carryover benefits into your training sessions. Here are some important things to know about weight gainers and why you should consider using one:

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Creatine – Basic Effects and Athlete Use

creatineThe basics of creatine:
It draws water into muscle
It is naturally formed within muscle
It is in red meat
It is the safest supplement on the market with not a single medical connection connected with it
It helps massively with power and explosive starts.

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Protein Shake Recipes Series Twenty

My official list of protein shake recipes has been done over the past 19 weeks and now I am going to dabble into new ones in random order as I see them or as people give them to me. The first two are courtesy of SJ, one of my new authors.

If you would like to see the more than 150 recipes done so far, visit  FIFTEENSIXTEENSEVENTEEN, EIGHTEEN and NINETEEN.

 

Green Protein Shake

Green Protein Shake

1 C almond milk
1Scoop van protein powder
1/2 banana
1/2 tablespoon Chia seeds
1 C spinach
(honey can be added as well)

 

 

 

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Eating While Travelling – What To Do on Budget

Eating While Travelling - sushiEating while travelling can be tough. What do I eat? Sushi, sushi and yup sushi! That was my diet for the first month of travelling, with the exception of an Oporto Mexican chicken with extra chicken and avocado wrap extra large meal! Just to get as many calories in as I could, as I gathered I was in a caloric deficit, however I knew that this would be inevitable so very unhappily put up with the feeling of gluten (a protein found in grains) restricting my nutrient intake.

Eating while travelling is usually on a very, very tight budget. Regardless of the tight budget you shouldn’t be drinking anyway, a lot of money has been saved by taking a teetotal approach to things.

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5 Superfoods You Need to Add to Your Diet

Superfoods - Chia seedsThe awareness and consumption of superfoods is spreading in the US more than ever. With multiple studies proving the amazing heath benefits that superfoods provide, it’s no wonder why they are becoming famous. In case you are unaware, Superfoods are foods that are nutrient powerhouses that pack large doses of antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals. Eating these superfoods may reduce the risk of chronic disease, and prolong life. They are unlimited with positive health benefits and are also known as “cancer fighters”. One of their jobs is to protect the cells in our body from free radical damage that occurs daily that can be caused by stress, environmental pollutants, working out, processed foods and more. A sure way to make sure you are benefiting from these nutrient powerhouses is by consuming them daily. Here are 5 superfoods I want to bring to your attention and how you can use them in your diet.

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