How to Help Youth Athletes Rely on Food, Not Supplements
How to Help Youth Athletes Rely on Food, Not Supplements
By TrueSport
Establishing a “food-first” mentality for young athletes is a key part of their athletic development, the same way it’s important to teach habits like regular practice, warming up, cooling down, and getting plenty of sleep.
Unfortunately, quick fixes marketed to adults often trickle down to young athletes, causing them to reach for protein shakes, performance-enhancing supplements, “cure-all” vitamins, and energy-boosting drinks. Young athletes are even more susceptible to the harmful effects of risky supplements and their growing bodies mean they are more reliant on the benefits of a healthy nutritional plan.
Here’s what you need to know about why a food-first mindset is so important, and how to help your athletes rely on food over supplements:
