How Much Water Do Youth Athletes Need?

How Much Water Do Youth Athletes Need? Being properly hydrated is one of the most important steps a youth athlete can take toward achieving peak performance in their sport. Hydration is foundational, in that everything else an athlete does during training, competition, and recovery is at least somewhat dependent upon their fluid intake. As simple…

Getting Enough Protein w/o Meat?

Q: My child isn’t a huge meat eater; how can I make sure she’s getting enough protein? A: Great question and an important one, as protein is the key macronutrient—a type of food required in the human diet—for growing muscles to both recover and repair after a practice. Ellie Kempton, MSN, RD, owner of Simply…