Post-Workout Winners - Eating After Training
You've had an intense session of intervals or drills. All after a long day of school or work. You're tired on the commute home but want to eat before bed...
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Nutrition mistakes you're probably making!
There are a few common mistakes that we see across sports nutrition. These often come about due to myths or misinterpretation. Over the coming months we will be adding to the list, so...
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Are sports supplements safe for youth athletes?
"Sports supplements” are now found in all shapes and sizes. The industry is continually evolving and with the ever-growing range of products that make claims ranging from revolutionising your health...
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Parents Ask: What are Amino Acids / BCAA's?
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein within the body and are involved in the transport and storage of nutrients. The 20 amino acids that exist can be divided...
Young Swimmers – Nutrition Supporting Performance
Sports nutrition for youth swimmers can be consequential for athletes to enhance sports performance and maximise personal potential. However, there are a lot of questions regarding adequate nutrition. What...
Build Muscle with Protein from Foods
How to build muscle with protein from whole foods! At Youth Sport Nutrition (YSN) we understand the importance of healthy eating for teen athletes, and we favour a ‘food first’ approach when...
Pro on the Go – Protein and Eating Out
The benefits of protein for health and performance are well established. Muscle protein synthesis, lean body mass, a satiating macronutrient. The list goes on. You may associate the term ‘protein’...
Youth Athletes: Eating Before Bedtime
For years we have been fed (ironically) the gossip that eating before bed automatically makes us gain weight and is bad for our health. In some cases, this has been...
Protein Powder and Shakes for Teen Athletes | A Parents’ Guide
Every loving parent wants to know what their kid is up to! In todays world, teens have almost unrestricted access to just about anything via various mediums through the event...
Nutrition for Injury and Illness Recovery: Essential Strategies to Accelerate Healing and Boost Performance
Injury or illness can be challenging for young athletes, but with proper nutrition, their journey to recovery can be accelerated and their performance optimized. In this article, we delve into...