High School Athlete Nutrition
Episodes
Do you need a mid workout snack? | Ep 52
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nutrition for Female Athletes | EP 51
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nutrition for Female Athletes | EP 51 In this episode of the High School Athlete Nutrition Podcast, we are celebrating National Girl and Women in Spor...
Level Up Fueling challenge (FREE) | EP 50
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Level Up Fueling challenge (FREE) | EP 50 In this episode, we’re talking all about simple changes you can make to elevate your nutrition plan — wh...
Fueling for the Holidays: A Guide for Athletes | Ep 49
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Consistent fuel matters so much more than eating perfectly." Join Stephanie to chat about the importance of consistent fueling for athletes, especial...
Key Snack Times for Athletes | EP 48
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Snacks help to fill a gap!" In this episode of the High School Athlete Nutrition Podcast, Stephanie discusses the importance of purposeful snacking f...
Fuel Over Fear: Why Athletes Need Carbs | EP 47
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Carbs are confidence!" In this episode of the High School Athlete Nutrition Podcast, Stephanie discusses the critical role of carbohydrates in an ath...
Fueling for Performance: Athlete Nutrition Q&A | EP 46
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"How much protein do athletes really need?" In this episode of the High School Athlete Nutrition Podcast, Stephanie addresses common questions from at...
Key Hydration Tips for Athletes | EP 45
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle to drink enough water or just flat-out dislike it? You're not alone. In this episode, host tackles one of the most overlooke...
Back to School Q&A | EP44
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are school rules and crazy schedules making it hard to fuel up before practice? In this back-to-school episode, Stephanie answers real questions from ...
High Energy Foods For Athletes | EP43
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to eat enough without feeling too full? Stephanie shares a simple but powerful strategy: using energy-dense foods. These are foods ...
Fueling Success on a Plant-Based Diet: Tips for Teen Athletes | EP42
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you perform at your best as a plant-based athlete? Absolutely, but it takes the right plan. In this episode of the High School Athlete Nutrition P...
Struggling with Energy, Periods, or Pre-Practice Snacks? Your Top Athlete Nutrition Questions Answered! | EP41
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you skipping breakfast, relying too much on protein powders, or wondering how to get your period back while staying game-ready? In this packed Q&a...
Fueling for Summer Camps: What to Eat, When to Eat, and Why It Matters | EP40
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Headed to summer sports camp? Don’t let poor nutrition or dehydration hold you back. Stephanie shares exactly what to eat and drink before, during, ...
Protein Myths and Truths. What Athletes Need to Know!
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
High School Athlete Nutrition Podcast – Episode #39 Protein Myths and Truths: What Athletes Need to Know In this episode, we’re talking all about ...
Breakfast for Champions: Why the First Meal Matters
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
High School Athlete Nutrition Podcast – Episode #38 Breakfast for Champions: Why the First Meal Matters In this episode, we’re talking all about t...
Fueling as an athlete with food allergies
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
High School Athlete Nutrition Podcast – Episode #37 Fueling as an athlete with food allergies In this episode, we’re talking all about food allerg...
You lost your period. Now what?
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
High School Athlete Nutrition Podcast – Episode #36 You lost your period. Now what? In this episode, we’re talking all about what to do when you l...
Fueling for Game Day: What to Eat and When
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as we talk game day fuel - pre game meals, snacks, and recovery fuel. Resources: Join the Academy FREE Game Day Nutrition Checkli...
Power Snacks for Athletes
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about snacks that are packed with fuel to help you energize your game. Resources: Join me in the Academy! Your stop for the tools you need...
Nutrition Q&A
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I am breaking down what to eat on tournament days, recovery fuel, the primary fuel for athletes and more. Join me as I answer questions f...
Navigating Disordered Eating in Athletes – NEDA Week
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Next week is the start of National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week—a time to bring attention to the struggles of disordered eating and eating...
Nutrition for Injured Athletes
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the essential role nutrition plays in recovering from injuries for high school athletes. Whether you’re dealing with a s...
The Importance of Calcium for High School Athletes
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of High School Athlete Nutrition, I am diving into the vital role calcium plays in your performance, recovery, and overall health. Lea...
Fueling Athletes: Tackling Eating Challenges, Social Pressures, and Body Image with Leah
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, I’m thrilled to introduce Leah, a Division 1 college athlete and my amazing nutrition intern. Leah is ...
Fueling Your High School Athlete – Tools for Parents
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Stephanie sits down with her longtime friend and fellow sports dietitian, Katie Syvarth, to discuss the unique challenges parents fac...
Recovery Snacks: Why They Matter and How to Choose the Best Ones
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm keeping it short and sweet this week with a few tips of fueling after practice. Resources: Ultimate Athlete Snack List Nutrition Playbook
The Dinner Dilemma: Practical Solutions for High School Athletes
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of High School Athlete Nutrition I am talking about dinner for high school athletes. I know it can be challenging! I hope you can use ...
Red flags for Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of High School Athlete Nutrition I am talking about Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, the signs, symptoms, and how to work on your ...
Maximizing sleep for performance with Bella Wright, MS, PhD Candidate, Sleep Psychology
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Bella Wright, an amazing sleep researcher, and I are talking about how you can work on your sleep routine to improve your game. Contact B...
Fueling for summer camps
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I am breaking down your fueling strategy for summer camps. It is hot, the days are long and you need a solid plan for fuel and hydration....
It is National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) week
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is National Eating Disorder Awareness week. This week I want to draw attention to what it may look like to be an athlete working through an eating ...
Q&A: picking eating, fueling for long training, period recovery and more!
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I am answering your fantastic questions! We are talking about picky eating, periods, tournament fuel and more! Resources: Work with me Ep...
My story and journey to becoming a Registered Sports Dietitian
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s answer some questions about becoming a dietitian! Resources: Work with me Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Starting your recruitment journey with Allison Roberts
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Allison and I this week as we cover some of the basics on how to start your recruiting journey! Allison is an incredible college recruiting exper...
New Year's Commitments
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are talking all about setting new goals for the new year! Keeping it simple and boosting your confidence one bite at a time. Resources Academy: on...
Q&A: Iron, tournament fuel, and cramping
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I answer the questions from my Instagram community! You all asked great questions! Here we go. Resources: Academy: online nutrition course...
Supplements 101
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as we talk about supplement safety and what athletes need to look for when choosing to add a supplement to their fueling strategy. Resou...
Eating after dinner. Yes or no?
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's clear the air. Yes! You should be eating after dinner, especially if you fall into one of the four categories we cover during this episode. Lear...
Holiday fueling tips for athletes
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays. They can be fun, stressful, and everything in between. Join me as I share my favorite tips to stay fueled an hydrated through the holida...
College athletics & The Autoimmune Athlete with Amy Schwem
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join collegiate athlete and Founder of The Autoimmune Athlete, Amy Schwem and I as we talk about her road to recruitment, experience on campus, and he...
Game day fuel
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How you fuel on game day can make the difference between a win and a loss. Join me as we dive into the foundation of fueling before, during, and after...
There is nothing worse than bloating and gut trouble for athletes
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all have moments when our gut is a little off. In this episode I am sharing a few reasons why you may experience bloating or nausea around training...
Building a strong performance plate
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Building a strong fueling foundation is the key to your success and it all starts with what is on your plate… Your performance plate! The more you d...
Eating and Moving for Your Cycle with Dr. Kailee Karst, DPT
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kailee Karst joins us to share her vast knowledge on menstrual cycles and the importance of understanding how to fuel and train around your cycle....
3 Simple Tips to Help you Stay Hydrated
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Staying hydrated is an important part of your game. When you are hydrated you are faster, more focused, and are able to play at your best. I hope duri...
Breaking down Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) with Lexi Moriarty, MS, RD, CSSD
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of High School Athlete Nutrition I am joined by fellow sports dietitian Lexi Moriarty to answer the question… What is RED-S? Lexi an...
Back to school fuel
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s back to school time which means it is time to rethink your fueling plan to adapt to your school and training schedule. After listening to this ...
The power of pre training snacks
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are talking all about the power of having a pre workout snack. When, what, and how do you get your body used to eating so close to training? To foc...
Let's talk breakfast!
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am talking about the first meal of the day… Breakfast. Why is it so important? How can we use this meal to boost your performance? Plus,...
Fueling foundations for high school athletes
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Stephanie as she breaks down the five nutrition foundations every athlete should focus on to improve their game. Are you looking for more support...
Welcome to the podcast! Let's start with some basics
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of High School Athlete Nutrition Stephanie is breaking down the importance of a solid nutrition plan for athletes, what nutrients are ...