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 | Jul 20, 2017 | Recipes, Drinks
I hurt my knee at Dead End Race Apocalypse on the weekend. I haven’t had it looked at for an official diagnosis yet, and to be quite honest, I’m a little scared to. I’ve had knee injuries in the past, and they have never swollen like my knee is now....
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...
