It is important for young athletes, like high-level gymnast Shayley, to understand how to properly fuel their bodies – before and after a practice, competition or game. Our certified sports dietitian Taylor Morrison, M.S., R.D., CSSD, L.D., stresses the importance of...
Many athletes avoid eating anything before early morning practices. This may leave them feeling slow and tired during practice and not eating anything until lunch, causing them to miss out on two key meals for the day: the pre-training meal and the recovery meal. The...
Eating before a game or competition is important to make sure the young athlete is fueled and hydrated from beginning to end. No matter the time of day, this “pre-game meal” can be a game changer. A poor pre-game meal can leave the athlete tired, dehydrated, or with...
Mix it Up With long practices or multiple sessions a day of different intensities, the young dancer should be sure to include a variety of fuel sources, including protein, carbohydrate and healthy fats in meals and snacks. Protein, carbohydrate and fat are all...
Sometimes fats can get a bad rap. They’re higher in calories, have a longer digestion time and are often associated with weight gain and adverse health effects. These factors make them a nutrient that athletes may often try to avoid. While it is true that the wrong...
Taylor Morrison, M.S., R.D., CSSD, L.D., hears this question from young male athletes commonly, “What can I do to build muscle?” These athletes often end up turning to fancy and expensive supplements or loading up on meat at lunch and dinner but often don’t see the...
Team training looks different in the summer, especially in the current environment. Want to give young athletes some good advice while they are working out on their own? Here are five winning strategies to help the team show up for the season strong, sharp and ready...
What is enough?Your body needs fuel to grow, learn, and perform. Food provides this fuel. You need to change how much you eat depending on what you are doing. You also must be careful to eat enough of the right foods to fuel your body for growing and to perform in...
Water is the “go-to” drink to keep young and growing athletes hydrated for optimal performance. However, sometimes water just isn’t enough to replace electrolytes lost through sweating. If your young athlete answers yes to any of these questions, he or she may need...
With the start of the new school year upon us, it is important to fuel active children and young athletes’ bodies with the proper food. From healthy snacks to making sure you are drinking enough water, our team has the tips on setting your adolescent up for success....
On this week’s Facebook live, the hospital’s Director of Wellness Taylor Morrison, M.S., R.D., L.D. joined us to discuss her role with our sports medicine patients and overall wellness at the hospital. Below is a recap of the conversation. Watch the live segment. ...
