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 | Dec 8, 2016 | Nutrition
The Food Marketing Institute recently reported that 71 percent of us are cooking at home more often. As a Nutritionist, that makes me VERY happy to hear! That also means more people are stressing about what to cook for dinner every night. Naturally, home cooking has...
by Melissa Boufounos | Nov 21, 2016 | Concussion Awareness |
A year ago today my life changed completely with a dirty elbow to the head from an opposing teammate. It was during a pre-season hockey tournament in Kitchener, with my new team, Brampton Canadettes Senior A. She received a penalty. I went to the bench, knowing right...
by Melissa Boufounos | Oct 27, 2016 | Nutrition
Whether you’re trying to lose weight, build muscle or improve athletic performance this three step guide to nutrition will apply to you. Step 1: Eliminate nutritional deficiencies More than 80% of the population has at least one nutritional deficiency, and...
