by Christina Crowder Anderson MS, RDN, CSP, CDE, CSSD | Sep 26, 2021 | Gymnastics Nutrition, Injury nutrition
Proper and adequate nutrition is essential for the gymnast who has suffered a concussion. Because of these “invisible injuries”, nutrition is often overlooked and this will only delay the healing time. Plus it can lead to further issues with the...
by Christina Crowder Anderson MS, RDN, CSP, CDE, CSSD | Jul 12, 2021 | Gymnastics Nutrition
Do you KNOW if the supplements you are taking (or your parents are giving you) are… Could be obtained through food? Are Safe? Are Effective? I work with several NCAA gymnasts, D1 commits, and elite gymnasts and they are subjected...
by Christina Crowder Anderson MS, RDN, CSP, CDE, CSSD | Mar 16, 2021 | Gymnastics Nutrition
“Superfoods”. I can imagine you have heard of these foods more times than you can count. Whether it is in a magazine, a grocery store, or a talk show, superfoods are put on a pedestal because people believe they will cure all of their health-related problems. In...
by Christina Crowder Anderson MS, RDN, CSP, CDE, CSSD | Sep 20, 2020 | Gymnastics Nutrition
Bone health is an essential aspect to the longevity of a gymnast’s career in the sport. It has lasting effects years beyond sport. Many high-level gymnasts will have their Vitamin D levels checked as it’s generally known that this vitamin has positive effects on bone...