by Melissa Boufounos | Jan 24, 2023 | Teen Athlete Nutrition, Featured, Nutrition
If your teen athlete is going to supplement, let’s make sure they’re doing it appropriately and safely. Here’s how to choose the best protein powders for teen athletes. There’s a good chance your teen athlete is already taking supplements. According to the...
by Melissa Boufounos | Jan 3, 2023 | Teen Athlete Nutrition, Featured, Nutrition
Wondering how much protein young athletes need to eat every day? Here’s a hint: it’s probably more than they’re eating now. There’s a common misconception that people eat too much, or at the very least, enough protein daily. In reality, many people across all...
by Melissa Boufounos | Dec 2, 2022 | Teen Athlete Nutrition, Nutrition
Looking for snack ideas for your teen athlete who is always on the go? These simple shelf-stable snacks can be packed in their backpack or gym bag. Teen athletes are busy. Between morning training sessions, school, practices, and games, they’re often leaving the house...
by Melissa Boufounos | Nov 10, 2020 | Business Resources, Nutrition
[Disclaimer: This article was previously sponsored by Meal Garden. All opinions are my own and are not influenced by Meal Garden.] Listen, I’ll be the first to tell you I don’t like meal plans and that I don’t offer meal planning services. Or at least, what has...
by Melissa Boufounos | Sep 8, 2020 | Nutrition
I’m sick, should I workout? There isn’t a quick, simple answer to this question. Like almost every answer I give athletes when they ask me a question “it depends”. First, it depends on the intensity and duration of the workout you want to undertake. Of...
by Melissa Boufounos | Sep 3, 2020 | Nutrition |
Want to eat healthier? Who doesn’t?! On a budget? Who isn’t?! Thankfully, healthy eating and saving money don’t have to be opposing concepts. Sure, hunting down exotic superfoods all over your city and the three cities over is definitely expensive. Sure, packaged...
