The Wellness Mama Podcast
The Wellness Mama Podcast is a weekly series covering the topics of holistic health, real food, stress, sleep, fitness, toxins, natural living, DIY, parenting, motherhood, and other health tips to give you actionable solutions to improve your family’s life! Brought to you by Katie Wells of WellnessMama.com
The Wellness Mama Podcast
Tips for Teens In Sports or Athletics (Solo Episode)
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Katie Wells
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Episode 920
Episode Highlights With Katie
- Teen athletes need lots of protein—one gram per pound of body weight
- How a protein-packed breakfast boosts energy and recovery
- Creatine helps muscles, the brain, and ATP energy production
- Why electrolytes like sodium and magnesium are essential
- Sunlight and vitamin D aid hormones and injury prevention
- Sleep is key—teens need 9-10 hours for recovery
- Recovery drives strength and speed, not just training
- Teens thrive when they choose how to fuel their bodies
Resources Mentioned
- BiOptimizers - Masszymes and Magnesium Breakthrough supplements
- Just Thrive - Vitamin K2 supplement
- Creatine - supplement
- Biostrap - wearable health monitor
- Manta Sleep - Products to help you sleep better
- Essentia Mattress
