Many athletes do not eat enough whole foods!

Many young athletes forget about a key ingredient to success, – nutrition! I am asked on a regular basis what are good ways to increase energy, add mass, or help recovery during a tournament? Most are looking for a miracle pill or the latest suppliment to give them the edge, when much of what they need is missing from their diet. Check out the Youth Nutrition article by Trey Porter over at Elite Fitness.

This is often a much overlooked area when a child starts playing sports. Parents don’t hesitate to hire a trainer or buy the latest supplement, yet they barely pay attention to what their own child is eating.

Here are some basic rules for diet and supplements for your own young athlete.

Eat often.

Your youth athlete should eat a minimum of four times per day.

•Breakfast
•Lunch
•Post practice
•Dinner

There is definitely room in there for an additional snack between breakfast and lunch or between lunch and practice.

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