Nutrition Archives | Desert Speed School

Way-too-Easy Step #1

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Awhile back, we shared our philosophy on improving one’s nutrition. The concept is this: Make it simple. Instead of focusing on meal plans, or counting calories, or any of those details, focus instead on making small, incremental changes that may at first glance even appear to be “too easy.” A … Read More

Sports Nutrition for Youth Athletes

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Update: This event has reached full capacity. Stay tuned for our next seminar or contact us for a spot on the wait list!  Parents: Does your young athlete need some “prodding” to improve their nutrition?  Athletes: Want to have more energy and feel stronger in competition? More focus in the … Read More

Nutrition: The most important question?

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I recently had the honor of speaking with some of our club teams we train on the topic of sports nutrition, and I shared with them my philosophy on nutrition: The simpler we can make our nutritional choices, the more likely we are to make successful choices. This is an area … Read More

Can Kids Eat Right Around Halloween?

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If you have young kids, here’s a terrifying Halloween thought: How do you get them to eat healthy with all this candy around? When your little Ninja Turtle/Princess Elsa/Zombie returns with a five-gallon bag overflowing with Skittles and Tootsie Rolls, it does present some challenges. This Halloween, try this two-step … Read More

Nutrition Blog

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We have added a Nutrition section to our web page where you will find articles, information, and news regarding nutrition for athletes. As you know, our bodies are machines, and the food we eat is the fuel for this machine. Learn how nutrition plays an important part of your performance, … Read More