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Created by Leslie J. Bonci , MPH, RD, CSSD, LDN
Retained Medical Advisor+ (biography click here)
Summer means parties and cocktails, but alcohol may get in the way of your ability to play. So why not try a mocktail? Without the booze, your body doesn’t lose.
Created by Karlyn Grimes, MS RD LDN CSSD+
(biography click here)
For many of us, crisp rice treats bring back a flood of childhood memories. Mom made them just to see your happy smile – but no longer does she have to worry about their nutritional value. These treats have added nutrients due to the addition of peanut butter, crispy brown cereal and Klean Isolate™, without all the butter and white rice found in typical crispy treats. Pack a crispy treat for a long bike ride or hike to allow you to go the distance.
Created by Leslie J. Bonci , MPH, RD, CSSD, LDN
Retained Medical Advisor+ (biography click here)
Ice pops are such a fun food that can be a great way to cool down after a hard workout. However, most ice pops are high in carbs with no protein. These Trop Ice Pops are only 56 calories, with 4 grams of protein. Have two and you get 8 grams of protein, 260 milligrams of potassium, 100 milligrams of calcium, and a serving of fruit. You can change up the juice, fruit and milk as well. If you choose dairy milk instead of almond milk, each Trop Ice Pop will give you 5 grams of protein.
Created by Leslie J. Bonci , MPH, RD, CSSD, LDN
Retained Medical Advisor+ (biography click here)
How about something new for your brew? If you are a coffee lover, why not get the benefit of some pro in your cuppa joe? Instead of adding creamer or half and half, use chocolate Klean Isolate™ and Recovery™ to bring the taste and protein to your glass. And if you use dairy milk, you’ll get an additional 3 grams of protein per serving. You can freeze this in cups, popsicle molds or right into a glass from the blender. And since it makes two servings, feel free to share, or keep for the next day.
Created by Leslie J. Bonci , MPH, RD, CSSD, LDN
Retained Medical Advisor+ (biography click here)
Avocados are on trend, and although they are a great source of healthy fats, they don’t contain protein. So why not add protein powder to your guacamole for added nutritional value? This recipe is quick and easy. For additional nutritional value, serve with black or white bean chips to give you even more protein and fiber. Hip hip hooray for Klean Guacamole!
My name is Jon Weeks, and I am the long snapper for the Houston Texans®. I just finished my eighth season with the team, having been with Houston since 2010. I started long snapping my freshman year at Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale, Arizona, where I also played offensive and defensive tackle. After high school, I took my talents to Waco, Texas, at Baylor University, where I snapped all four years. From college I was invited to participate in the Detroit Lions® rookie mini-camp, and signed with the Houston Texans® in 2010.
As a professional athlete, I see it as essential to make sure I am properly fueling my body and properly training during the week, so that I can perform to the best of my ability all times. Without proper nutrition and hydration, I could risk injury, fatigue or even a lack of energy, all of which could hurt my performance on the field.
Meredith Atwood, Sponsored Triathlete
Athlete Diary
Progress is a funny thing. Progress is also a difficult thing to define. There is “progress” in all three scenarios below. But at what cost?
Progress always costs something, which leads me to believe that progress is merely a game of life monopoly, life motion and priorities.
Karlyn Grimes, MS RD LDN CSSD
Retained Medical Advisor+ (biography click here)
Let’s have a toast to the most critical nutrient to athletes – good old water. Water is hands down the most important molecule in biology. H2O acts as a coolant, solvent, solute, carrier, messenger, lubricant, shock absorber, ionizing agent and reactant, just to mention a few of its vital roles. To look at it simply, without adequate water intake, you will be left in the dust. So take a moment to see if you are abiding by the following hydration tips, which can safeguard your health and maximize performance.
Hydration Tip #5: Determine Your Hydration Rx
Women should aim for 95 ounces/12 cups per day of fluid while men need to strive for 130 ounces/16 cups per day. These values will vary depending on dietary habits, exercise intensity and duration, and environmental temperature and humidity. Lean muscle tissue is more than 75% water, so when your fluid intake is compromised, your strength, power, and aerobic and anaerobic capacity will decline. In a nutshell, you need extra fluids if you consume excessive amounts of protein or sodium, exercise for long periods of time, or train in hot or humid environments, including indoor training facilities.
My name is Saniél Atkinson-Grier and I’m a Jamaican National Team high-jumper. My love for track and field started when I was 9 years old with Marlboro Boys & Girls Track team in Maryland. In a short window of time I started competing at AAU and USATF Regional and Junior Olympics, earning All-American honors for high jump and the pentathlon. I attended Bishop McNamara High School in Maryland, where my passion for track and field grew even stronger, and it showed. I earned numerous awards, including being named Nike® All-American, 8x All Met, All-State, All-Metro and All-County first-team honors, and ESPN® Rise Athlete of the Week. In addition, I was honored as Bishop McNamara High School Female Athlete of the Year and Maryland’s All Decade High Jumper. During my time at the University of Georgia, I competed for the Jamaican National Team at the 2012 Senior Olympic Trials with a jump of 1.89 meters (6 feet, 2.25 inches), narrowly missing the qualifying mark to make the Olympic Team but securing the Women’s Senior High Jump National Championship Title. In 2013, I competed again at the National Championships and came away victorious, retaining the Jamaican Senior National High Jump Champion title. After that National Championship, I competed in the 2013 CAC Senior Championships in Mexico and won a Bronze Medal. The following season I competed at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, and finished in the Top 10.
Created by Leslie J. Bonci , MPH, RD, CSSD, LDN
Retained Medical Advisor+ (biography click here)
Dips and chips always make for a popular snack. But while some dips are very high in fat and low in protein, this one gets a high-five for both protein and fiber, and is lower in calories than many other dips! Klean Isolate™ boosts the protein, black beans and salsa provide the veggie content, and it’s very low in fat! To reap even more nutritional benefits, serve with vegetables and bean chips as the dippers.