About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of real food and proper nutrition for youth athletes before and after practices and games.

Your child does not need sports drinks, protein powders or pre-workout anything. They need real food, good timing and a mom who knows the difference. Registered dietitian Angie Asche breaks it all down simply and practically. In this episode, Steph and sports dietitian Angie Asche, cover youth athlete nutrition from the ground up. You will learn what recreational and competitive kids actually need to perform and recover, how to time meals around practices and tournament days, what to do when your child is hungry 20 minutes before bed after a late game and why most popular sports products marketed to kids are not what they are cracked up to be. Whether your child plays one sport or five, this conversation will change how you think about feeding them. Topics Covered In This Episode: Does sports nutrition matter for recreational young athletes? Whole food habits to build from an early age How to fuel kids when practice falls at dinner time Pre-tournament meal timing and what to eat between games Post-game snacks: what actually supports recovery vs. what does not Bedtime hunger after late practices: what to do Sports nutrition myths parents believe (Prime, protein powders, weight…

People in this episode

Hosts: Stephanie Greunke, Dr. Elana Roumell

Guest: Angie Asche

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Organizations: Eleat Nutrition, Instagram

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