How To Eat Like An Athlete
There’s no doubt that youth athletes are some of the most dedicated athletes there are. You train and work like professional athlete’s day in and day out, balancing your sports...
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8 Healthy Food Swaps For Youth Athletes
Article written by Annie Skidmore- BSc Sport & Exercise Science Student It can often be hard to balance healthy food choices with convenience and ease in the youth athlete. Mealtimes...
10 TIPS FOR A HEALTHY MENTAL WELLBEING
Article written by Annie Skidmore- BSc Sport & Exercise Science Student With the current lockdown restrictions in place and the increased pressures that youth athletes are now facing, it is more...
Brain Function & Fatigue In Student Athletes
Student-athletes need to take extra care of their physical and mental health due to the pressure of balancing multiple commitments, short recovery times and increased stresses. However, good nutrition can support both...
5 Easy Ways To Reduce Sugar Intake
Article written by Annie Skidmore- BSc Sport & Exercise Science Student HOW MUCH SUGAR DO I NEED TO EAT? Sugar is a type of carbohydrate that can be natural or added...
Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal of the Day?
Do you want to train optimally? Do you want to recover efficiently? Do you want to be energised to compete the best you can? If you answered yes to any...
Cow’s Milk V.s Milk Alternatives | What’s the difference?
Milk is undoubtedly one of the best recovery foods there is. But what about for youth athletes who are dairy free? Whether you have an allergy or intolerance, are a...
Lockdown Nutrition | 5 Meals to Make in Lockdown
With the UK back in lockdown, youth athletes are likely to have found their training schedules thrown out the window and will be spending more time than ever in the...
New Year Nutrition Tips for Youth Athletes
5 easy easy new year nutrition tips to help youth athletes achieve their goals on 2021!
What is Vitamin D & Why Is It so Important for Youth Athletes?
We know that as parents of youth athletes, they need to consume good nutritious foods to maximise their performance! As well as having lots of carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats, young bodies require...
Nutrition & DOMS | Best Foods to Reduce Muscle Soreness
Have you ever woken up the day after a hard training session and your legs feel double their original weight? This was probably something called delayed onset muscle soreness, also...
12 Days of Christmas Nutrition
With Christmas right around the corner, we’ve put together 12 simple tips to help youth athletes to keep on track with training and nutrition, while still making the most of...