Visions of Sugarplums!
A candy cane at the holiday after school activity. Hot chocolate with whipped cream after ice skating. A plate of cookies that were supposed to be for Santa. The holidays can turn into an IV sugar solution for kids! Research suggests that babies are naturally inclined to crave sugar as soon… Read More
Eat like Neymar (or any elite athlete)!
First things first, junk food has got to go! No more quick stops at the fast food joint, or daily Big Gulps from 7-11. For young athletes, these do everything but help them play better. Instead, encourage them to switch to foods that are conducive to longer, higher intensity periods… Read More
Back to School
Back to school is often a hectic season with alarms, running around finding clothes and books, finishing homework, and getting breakfast down (or on-the-go)! How can I get a nutritious lunch prepared in the middle of this? Here are a few tips that help me get things going and give… Read More