Have you ever wondered why your child’s coach tells young athletes to drink chocolate milk after a hard practice? It may sound a bit strange, but actually, chocolate low-fat milk has been shown to help young athletes recover needed nutrition.
The low carbohydrate, high fat content of my fast food lunches took a long time to digest. During an afternoon practice or race, my working muscles had priority over my intestines for blood flow and oxygen – leaving my Big Mac undigested. I was not lovin’ it!
Adolescence is a time of experimentation and growth and this often happens within the realm of eating. Teenagers may decide to become vegetarians for various reasons including animal rights, religious reasons and/or perceived health benefits.
It’s a challenge to eat well-balanced meals when traveling with your team. The normal daily routine of training and eating is disrupted
