Sports Nutrition for Young Adults - by Jackie Slomin (Paperback)

About the Book

Elevate your diet, elevate your performance--a cookbook and sports nutrition guide for athletes ages 16 and up A structured and disciplined training regimen is vital to any up-and-coming athlete--but without proper nutrition, you are just spinning your wheels.

Book Synopsis

Elevate your diet, elevate your performance--a cookbook and sports nutrition guide for athletes ages 16 and up

A structured and disciplined training regimen is vital to any up-and-coming athlete--but without proper nutrition, you are just spinning your wheels. Sports Nutrition for Young Adults introduces you to the essential role nutrition plays in order to excel no matter the sport. Whether you're a competitive swimmer with Olympic dreams or a high school running back looking to become a gridiron great, the road to becoming a champion begins with good eating habits.

Maximize your performance on and off the field with tasty, nutrient-rich recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Along with protein-packed variations of classics like pancakes and mac 'n' cheese, this book offers up selections for particular nutritional needs within various diets, including vegetarian, vegan, ketogenic, gluten-free, and paleo.

Sports Nutrition for Young Adults includes:

• All meals covered--These sports nutrition dishes cover pre-activity, game day, and recovery periods.
• Whole foods--The recipes take a clean eating approach so you can get the most out of what you eat.
• Beyond eating--Includes essential tips for both general fitness and sport-specific dietary needs.

Elevate your performance on and off the field with Sports Nutrition for Young Adults.

Review Quotes

"I wanted to review this book because I am a registered dietitian, licensed nutritionist, and the mother of two athletes ages 16 and 18. The book is easy to read and understand. A must-have for young adult athletes and parents." -- Amazon customer

"This book clearly lays out dietary principles in language that can be understood and acted upon. Teens who want to excel in sports can read this and do it. It is great to have a book directed towards teens/young adults!" -- Amazon customer

About the Author

Jackie Slomin, MS, RDN, is an internationally recognized sports nutritionist, registered dietitian, and author with a master's in sports nutrition and exercise science. She specializes in helping high school- and college-aged wrestlers make weight and break performance barriers. Find out more about Jackie at her website www.jackieslomin.com.