by Melissa Boufounos | Aug 22, 2025 | Nutrition, Snacks, Teen Athlete Nutrition
Nutritionist-approved options to fuel focus, energy, and performance. Back-to-school season brings new routines—and for teen athletes, that often means long days filled with classes, practices, and limited time to eat. As a sports nutritionist and former competitive...
by Melissa Boufounos | Feb 14, 2019 | Recipes, Snacks
Maca is a highly effective energy booster that provides essential nutrients for physical and mental performance. When combined with dates and coconut, you get a delicious energy ball that is a great pre-workout snack or tasty treat any time! This is also a great fuel...
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 | Jan 23, 2017 | Recipes, Product Reviews, Snacks |
[Disclaimer: This article was previously sponsored by Iron Vegan. All opinions are my own and are not influenced by Iron Vegan.] I was introduced to Iron Vegan in early 2016. Their Athlete’s Blend is certified vegan, gluten-free and kosher and is designed to...
