How Much Should My Young Athlete Be Eating?

How Much Should My Young Athlete Be Eating?

A Parent’s Guide to Fuelling Hungry Kids Right This is a very common question we get asked. It’s completely understandable to worry about whether your child is eating too much or too little—especially when they’re constantly saying they’re hungry. Annoyingly, kids...
Leftover cereal bars

Leftover cereal bars

Ingredients 90g cereal, crushed (we used cornflakes but we think other flaked cereal would work well, as would Weetabix) 110g self-raising flour 90g sugar (we used light brown) 1tbs honey 100g raisins or sultanas (other dried fruit would also work) 70g desiccated...
Oat muesli bars: perfect grab and go training fuel

Oat muesli bars: perfect grab and go training fuel

Young athletes wanting to give Veganuary a go this year or making the switch to eating a vegan diet permanently can do so without any adverse impacts on their health and performance. However, plant-based fuelling requires a little more planning and preparation,...
After school snacks – mini meal in a mug

After school snacks – mini meal in a mug

Quick, well balanced and tasty. What’s not to love? This substantial snack is a great post-school, post-training or pre-bed snack. Make it to your own tastes. Ingredients A slice of bread 1-2 spring onions 1-2 slices of ham (or chicken/tuna – whatever you...
Is it ok for a teenage boy to bulk and cut?

Is it ok for a teenage boy to bulk and cut?

As a parent, you want your teenager to be fit and healthy. So, going to the gym and lifting weights is generally seen as a good thing. But, if your son has expressed an interest in building muscle, you may have concerns about the bulking and cutting cycle that is...