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This graphic gives examples of "grab and go" breakfasts, including overnight oats, breakfast burritos, waffles with peanut butter and berries, banana roll-ups and fruit with cheese.

Coach's Guide to Nutrition: Breakfast

Skipping breakfast may be impacting student-athletes at practice and in games. Encourage them to plan ahead – grab something on the way out the door or a breakfast at school.

Milk Means More logoIt doesn’t have to be fancy, but fueling early in the day CAN make a big impact. Remember carbs + protein + color. Breakfast will also help your student-athletes focus during those morning classes.

Breakfast is the first opportunity to refuel since the evening before – your tank is running on empty! A small breakfast at home, on the way to school or between first and second periods will start to refuel your muscles and brain.

What to eat and when to eat it: Whole grain English muffin with scrambled egg, cheese and spinach. Add an apple and milk on the side for breakfast on the go.

Information above is excerpted from UDIM’s A Coach’s Guide to Nutrition.

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Coaches Guide to Nutrition: Supplements

Did you know that dietary supplements are not regulated by the government?  

Milk Means More logoEncourage your athletes to utilize food as their first option rather than a supplement.

If your athlete decides to utilize supplements, encourage them to look for supplements with a “USP Verified,” “Informed Sport,” or “NSF Certified Sport” seal.

For athletes, it’s important to note that some supplements (or ingredients in supplements) are banned. This includes some energy drinks; encourage your athletes to utilize supplements with extreme caution.   

Supplements are intended to supplement or add to the diet – not act as a substitute for food. Supplements can include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, probiotics or herbs.      

Information above is excerpted from UDIM’s A Coach’s Guide to Nutrition.