by Melissa Boufounos | Nov 7, 2024 | Health, Nutrition, Teen Athlete Nutrition
Learn the essential information parents need before considering supplements for their teen hockey player. Understand why a food-first approach is crucial and what to look for in safe supplementation. As a parent of a teen hockey player, you’re probably used to hearing...
by Melissa Boufounos | Nov 4, 2024 | Health, Nutrition, Teen Athlete Nutrition
Curious about caffeine for teen athletes? Learn the potential risks, benefits, and safe alternatives for energy and focus in young athletes. As caffeine becomes increasingly popular among teens, from energy drinks to iced coffees and pre-workout supplements, it’s...
by Laura Tetz | Jun 11, 2020 | Health
We live in a world where the weight management market was worth a staggering US$ 189.8 Billion in 2018. The pursuit of thinness is a global preoccupation. It certainly consumes the thoughts of many athletes. In a recent New York Times video, pro runner Mary Cain...
by Melissa Boufounos | Jun 28, 2018 | Health, Breakfast
You may have noticed that I like to talk about gut health and poop a lot. But what happens if your poop isn’t normal? What are you supposed to do if you suffer from constipation? Let’s talk about what to eat if you get constipated. Constipation...
by Melissa Boufounos | Jun 21, 2018 | Health, Snacks
The world of food can be so confusing at times. There was a time when it was clear what food was – it came directly from nature – whether foraging, hunting, or farming. Now there are so many things we eat that don’t resemble a natural food. We...
by Melissa Boufounos | Mar 15, 2018 | Nutrition, Health
Omega-3s get a lot of notoriety – and for good reason! Not only is one of them essential for good health, but we don’t get enough of them in our diets. Omega-3s are a kind of fat. Fats are not just a storable source of 9 calories per gram. Different fats are...
