Category Archives: Nutrition & Food

“Fueling the Young Athlete” by Erin Green, Chief Wellness Dynamo at Erin Green Racing and Nutrition LLC

Young, developing athletes need proper nutrition to sustain health and performance. No surprise, right? Yet we see teenagers being one of the highest risk populations to fall short on nutrient needs. Teens aren’t eating enough calories, fruits & vegetables, fiber, calcium, potassium, iron or protein. Seeing those missing nutrients listed out can feel pretty daunting

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“Hydrating Foods for Hot Summers” by Guest Contributor, Cari Powers – Owner of Kaia FIT Boise

Most of us know that staying hydrated is crucial to our workout stamina & performance, & it’s even more critical when the temperatures start skyrocketing.  It’s important to up your hydration game when it gets hotter than usual or when you’re working out harder or longer than usual.  Many people think of water first, electrolyte

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