Just the idea of “carb loading” sounds too good to be true, right?!

Team “pasta parties” are often the norm before games in high school and college.

So, can a big bowl of pasta the night before a big game really increase your performance—or is there a little more to it?

Let’s take a look at what the evidence says!

For female athletes who struggle with mid-game fatigue, many parents turn to extra conditioning to help.

However, she may actually need to improve her pre-game fueling.

Optimizing specific macronutrients and minimizing others has been shown to improve endurance and make a significant difference in your in your daughter’s performance.