Sports Moms United Podcast

Did you know that food is more than just fuel for our athletes, it's information their body uses to perform and to stay injury free? So what happens when our athlete doesn't eat properly? In today's huddle, we talk with sports dietitian, Amy Dirks. Amy is a mom of 2 daughters playing sports and Amy herself was a D1 volleyball player at Arkansas State . She also was Sporting KC's first sports dietitian. Listen in for her great tips and tools! Amy tells us... About her food philosophy: Eat whole foods which means food that grows and dies. Why we are not meant to eat all the processed foods, artificial ingredients, and preservatives. Why food is not just fuel...it's information for our body. Why an athlete can't "out supplement" their diet. How all the information is confusing us and how to get back to real, whole food. Some ways sports moms can start small to make changes for the long-term. Why a plan is important, but how to start small so there is no overwhelm. Why we need to involve our kids in the kitchen a