Sports Nutrition

Do electrolyte drinks matter in sport?
Do electrolyte drinks matter in sport?
If you've ever watched your child finish a game looking completely exhausted, complaining of cramps, headaches or feeling drained, you've probably wondered whether water alone is enough. The truth is,... Read more...
Is protein powder safe for teenagers? What parents need to know
Is protein powder safe for teenagers? What parents need to know
If your teenager plays football, netball, basketball, swimming or another sport, you've probably wondered whether protein powder is actually safe. With so much conflicting information online, it's easy to feel... Read more...
Why Is Protein Important After Sport?
Why Is Protein Important After Sport?
Whether your child has just finished football training, a netball game, swimming lessons or an intense gym session, what they eat afterwards can make a real difference to how they... Read more...
Should young athletes eat sugar during sport?
Should young athletes eat sugar during sport?
Walk along the sidelines of almost any junior sporting event and you'll probably see it. A bag of snakes being passed around at half-time. A brightly coloured sports drink. Lollies... Read more...
Carbohydrates for young athletes: how much do they need and when should they eat them?
Carbohydrates for young athletes: how much do they need and when should they eat them?
If there's one area of sports nutrition that can leave parents completely confused, it's carbohydrates. Should your young athlete eat pasta the night before a game? Should they have rice... Read more...
Electrolytes vs water: Which is better for sport?
Electrolytes vs water: Which is better for sport?
When it comes to keeping young athletes hydrated, one of the most common questions parents ask is: Should my child drink water or an electrolyte drink during sport? The answer... Read more...
DYVAL Perform vs Gatorade: What's the difference?
DYVAL Perform vs Gatorade: What's the difference?
If you're standing on the sidelines of a football, netball or basketball game, you've probably seen plenty of sports drinks being pulled from sports bags. For many years, Gatorade has... Read more...