Proper nutrition is important for everyone. Athletes however need to be particularly conscious of what they consume and when. Their nutritional demands increase with the intensity and frequency of their sport. So whether you are a recreational athlete or a competitive one you need to understand the role nutrition plays in performance and more importantly recovery and long term health. Young athletes need to pay close attention as well, as a lot of nutrients are required for growth. The following is a list of articles that will help you and your family design the right nutritional program to meet your needs.

Multi vitamins and minerals
"build a strong foundation”

Snacks
“balance your blood sugars”

Fats
“for good health and concentration"

Carbohydrates
”choose the right carbs for sustained energy”

Protein
”health benefits beyond muscle"

Pre-game nutrition
“load up for performance”

Post Game nutrition
”recovering”

Hydration
“it’s role in performance”

Preparing for a Race
“it’s role in performance”
“Shake Recipes”
“Nutrition for the 10K Runner”

Charts (in Excel format)
Daily Protein Requirements
Creatine Chart
Glutamine Chart
Protein Comparison Chart