Basketball season– It’s game day and you need to fuel yourself with the best pre-game meal to provide you with major performance benefits. Wondering what it looks like? It looks heavy on...
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With today’s cultural norms, “fat” seems to almost be a dirty word for teens. Saturated fat can be extremely unhealthy, but foods higher in unsaturated fats can benefit a growing teen. Fat is...
You might feel too scrawny for basketball, or you might want to be a little stronger on the court. Either way, teen basketball players want to feel big, strong, and powerful compared to their...
What is a Healthy BMI for a Teenage Girl? Advice from a Dietitian
Healthy eating for girls in their teen years can often be a challenge. In a time marked with many changes, it is important to be able to access adequate nutrition so that a sense of stability can be...
Teenagers are old enough to be responsible to make the best decisions for their health, right? If you are a parent, you know exactly what I'm talking about. It is difficult to be a parent for a...
Breakfast has been called “the most important meal of the day”, and for a good reason. The morning meal is linked to better school attendance, higher grades, concentration, problem-solving,...