#417: What Your Kid Eats Before Practice Is Changing Their Performance with Angie Asche MS, RD, CSSD

Your child does not need sports drinks, protein powders or pre-workout anything. They need real food, good timing and a mom who knows the difference. Registered dietitian Angie Asche breaks it all down simply and practically. In this episode, Steph and sports dietitian Angie Asche, cover youth athlete nutrition from the ground up. You will learn what recreational and competitive kids actually need to perform and recover, how to time meals around practices and tournament days, what to do when your child is hungry 20 minutes before bed after a late game and why most popular sports products marketed to kids are not what they are cracked up to be. Whether your child plays one sport or five, this conversation will change how you think about feeding them. Topics Covered In This Episode: Does sports nutrition matter for recreational young athletes? Whole food habits to build from an early age How to fuel kids when practice falls at dinner time Pre-tournament meal timing and what to eat between games Post-game snacks: what actually supports recovery vs. what does not Bedtime hunger after late practices: what to do Sports nutrition myths parents believe (Prime, protein powders, weight gainers) Electrolytes: when kids actually need them and how to make your own Supplements for teen athletes: what is worth it and what is not Body image, under-fueling in girl athletes, and how to talk to your kids about food Show Notes: Learn more about Eleat Nutrition Follow @eleatnutrition on Instagram Purchase Fuel Your Body: How to Cook and Eat for Peak Performance  Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate! Click here to explore Steph Greunke, RD's Mindset and Metabolism Substack, nuanced discussions on fat loss and behavior change for women. Watch this episode on our Youtube channel @medschoolformoms Listen to today's episode on our website I realized early on that my dream career was to become a sports dietitian. Growing up a competitive dancer and swimmer, I was always intrigued by the impact eating certain foods before a competition or meet had on my performance. I had a love for science and how nutrition could have either the most beneficial or detrimental impact on both athletic performance and overall health. My professional experience began after receiving Bachelor of Science degrees in both Dietetics and Exercise Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I went on to complete my dietetic internship at Saint Louis University to earn my title as a Registered Dietitian and a Master of Science Degree in Nutrition & Physical Performance. Since founding Eleat Sports Nutrition® in June 2014, I have worked with hundreds of high school, college, and professional athletes nationwide in MLB, NFL, and NHL. I published Fuel Your Body: How to Cook and Eat for Peak Performance in 2021, and work as a media spokesperson for several brands across the health