Proper and consistent fueling is important for high performance, as an athlete and as a student. Every meal is an opportunity to provide the energy and nutrients your body needs, plus it gives you an edge over athletes who don’t focus on nutrition.
Incorporate dairy, whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, veggies, and healthy fats into your daily diet to ensure proper fueling and recovery.
Ever wonder if your kids are getting the nutrients they need – especially after a workout, practice or game? There’s some compelling new research out about how chocolate milk affects high school athletes, compared to regular sports drinks.
Previous studies all looked at adults, but never at the 7.8 million high school athletes in the nation – yet nutrition is especially important for these young athletes, whose bodies are still growing while also handling the heavy physical demands of athletics.
How Did the Study Work?
As a kid growing up in Wisconsin, I drank a ton of milk. I also loved eating cereal for breakfast—I would eat two bowls, and I especially loved to drink the milk at the bottom of the bowl. So it’s safe to say I grew up knowing the importance of starting my day with a healthy breakfast. Now that I’m a professional football player, and a dad, I have come a long way since my cereal days.
I’m a working mom, so my days are jam-packed! Kids, meetings and making dinner take up all my time. When I find time, I squeeze in a workout. And as a registered dietitian nutritionist, I know that post-workout snacks and meals are key for recovery; you need to refuel and your muscles need to recover.
When it comes to lean muscle, whether it be gaining or maintaining, protein is key. The best way to get protein is always through food first; most student athletes can get adequate amounts of protein through a balanced daily diet. However, if you have higher calorie needs or time constraints, you may need a protein supplement. In these cases, whey protein is an excellent choice.
Football season is rapidly approaching, and players across the NFL are heading into their annual training camps. The Dallas Cowboys are no exception. This is the time when players showcase their offseason work in hopes of setting a winning tone very early. But that extends beyond the field and weight room; nutrition is also a huge part of a winning game plan. As the official nutrition partner of the Dallas Cowboys, Dairy MAX knows that what you put in your body affects how you perform – and performance is huge in professional football.
When it comes to nutrition, milk delivers! As a registered dietitian nutritionist, I love recommending chocolate milk to children and adults alike. Here are my four reasons why you should make chocolate milk your family’s sports drink.
As students (and teachers) celebrate the beginning of summer vacation, Dairy MAX is honoring the dedicated, hardworking and passionate individuals who encourage those students to eat healthy and stay active: our Fuel Up to Play 60 Program Advisors.
Dairy MAX is proud to announce Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick as our newest Fuel Up to Play 60 Player Ambassador. It’s the perfect fit: Travis comes from a dairy-centric background with Wisconsin roots, and his grandfather transported milk for Dean Foods. Before this partnership with Dairy MAX and Fuel Up to Play 60 was even official, Travis participated in events such as the 2016 Breakfast Games in Oklahoma and, more recently, a school breakfast promotion at Garland High School in Garland, Texas.
