Amy Dirks, Author at SoccerToday

Amy Dirks

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Amy Dirks is the former sports performance nutritionist for MLS' Sporting Kansas City. Dirks has counseled many professional athletes during their pro seasons and is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist with a background in Sports Nutrition and Wellness. Also certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Personal Trainer, Dirks has a refreshingly logical approach to working with professional sports teams, elite youth soccer players, and individual pro athletes.

NUTRITION FOR SOCCER PLAYERS: WHAT TO EAT WHEN

Amy Dirks on Nutrient Timing for Sports Nutrition information for soccer players from Amy Dirks. Discover what makes this column so different: Read Meet SoccerToday’s Nutritionist Amy Dirks…

NUTRITION FOR SOCCER PLAYERS: IS SALT GOOD FOR ATHLETES?

The power of salt. Is it goof for Athletes?…

GOOD NUTRITION FOR SOCCER PLAYERS: TOP TEN FOODS TO EAT

NUTRITION FOR SOCCER PLAYERS: TOP TEN FOODS TO EAT…

NUTRITION FOR SOCCER PLAYERS: TOP TEN FOODS TO AVOID

NUTRITION FOR SOCCER PLAYERS: TOP TEN FOODS TO AVOID…

NUTRITION FOR SOCCER PLAYERS: WANT HUGE GAINS IN PERFORMANCE & RECOVERY?

IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION FOR SOCCER PLAYERS…

SOCCER PLAYERS: THE GREAT TASTING MEDITERRANEAN DIET with Amy Dirks

SOCCER PLAYERS: THE GREAT TASTING, (AND GREAT FOR RECOVERY) MEDITERRANEAN DIET

The Basics of the Mediterranean Soccer Player’s Diet – The Anti-Inflammatory Value of a Mediterranean Diet for Serious Athletes…

SOCCER PLAYERS: TOP 10 WAYS TO DETOX FOR BETTER PERFORMANCE

Soccer Players & Coaches Grocery List for Healthy Detox:…

SOCCER PLAYERS: HOW TO EAT SMART OVER THE 2020 HOLIDAYS

Amy Dirks on Strategies to Keep You On Track During the Holidays Nutrition information for soccer players from Amy Dirks. Discover what makes this column so different: Read Meet SoccerToday’s Nut…

SOCCER NUTRITION: THE SCOOP ON OREOS FOR SOCCER PLAYERS

Nutrition Info For Soccer Players: Oreo is Milk’s Favorite Cookie ™ But Should it be Yours? Nutrition information for soccer players from Amy Dirks. Discover what makes this column so different: Read …

SOCCER NUTRITION: STAYING ON TRACK DURING THE CORONAVIRUS

Amy Dirks on Making Smart Choices: Nutrition During the COVID-19 Pandemic Nutrition information for soccer players from expert nutritionist Amy Dirks. Have a question about the best nutrition for socc…

What foods and beverages will help this process and what lifestyle factors can we control to maintain the integrity of our most precious asset...our health?

SOCCER NUTRITION: BUILDING YOUR IMMUNITY IN THIS TIME OF COVID-19

Amy Dirks on Making Smart Choices: Tipping The Scales In Your Favor Nutrition information for soccer players from Amy Dirks, now with a shopping list! Have a question about the best nutrition for socc…

SOCCER NUTRITION: THE PROS AND CONS OF CHOCOLATE MILK

Amy Dirks on Making Smart Choices: The Value of Chocolate Milk For Youth Soccer Players Nutrition information for soccer players from Amy Dirks. Is chocolate milk good for soccer players? Here is the …