The best bus snacks for a vegan athlete I don’t know about where you live, but here, games can be hours away from home. And once you arrive, it’s straight to the warm up! And maybe you’ll stop somewhere to eat on the way home, but maybe not, because it’s already really late and everyone …
3 great tart cherry juice benefits for athletes If you’ve been reading about exercise and tart cherries, I wouldn’t be surprised. For a few years, the internet has been telling us to drink tart cherry juice or take tart cherry pills. Is this just a fad? Maybe not! Read on to learn about the tart …
Gluten-free vegan wrap recipes As a vegan and a person with allergies, I sometimes get bored with the food I eat. And sometimes I’ll see a recipe or a menu description and think, wow, I wish I could have that. But wraps are different. There’s almost always a way to make them work for me, …
Best snacks for athletes If you google around the internet or look at social media, you’ll see a lot of focus on snacking for athletes. Ever wonder why? Read on to find out why snacking is important, and get some ideas for the best snacks for athletes. Importance of snacking You wake up in the …
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Cinnamon sugar churro chips and fruit salsa It’s barbecue season, and with the long weekend coming up, a lot of us are being asked to potlucks. Maybe your team is having a picnic celebration, and everyone has to sign up to bring something. As a vegan at a potluck, I always try to bring things …
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How to be vegan in a non-vegan family Not many of us were raised in completely plant-based environments If you’re the only vegan in your family, you might be having trouble navigating food and feelings. Now look. I know that what you want to do is yell, “OMGGGGGGG just make me vegan food”. This is …
Mental health in athletes: a resource guide Mental health in athletes is a big topic. But this is not going to be a long wordy post. I just felt that, given things that have been happening in youth sports lately, a list of resources might be appropriate. Mental health issues can affect anyone. No one …
Vegan protein sources chart [pdf] – 21 best foods Here it is, kids, the article you’ve all been waiting for. “But where do you get your protein?” Tell people to download the vegan protein sources chart pdf to find out! (PS – if you want some ideas for carbs, go look here!) Protein Overview There …
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When are Sports Drinks Appropriate for Hydration? Several years ago, a mom brought Gatorade for her son’s middle school soccer team. It was 90°F, 90% humidity and she was worried that the young athletes would get dehydrated during their game. The kids were grateful. The coach was grateful. Some parents were grateful, some didn’t notice, …
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Nutrition for concussion recovery: what athletes need to know How many of you have had a concussion? Raise your hands! According to the CDC: “In 2019, about 15% of all U.S. high-school students self-reported one or more sports or recreation-related concussion within the preceding 12 months.” That’s a lot of concussions! You don’t have to …
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