The off-season is an excellent time to start prioritizing whole food nutrition, and this is a great simple one-pan chicken, potatoes, and vegetables recipe for the athlete new to cooking. This recipe also serves as an excellent post-workout meal option.

Sports drinks not only aid in hydration, but provide carbohydrates for energy and electrolytes to replace losses in sweat. However, there are some cons that could come with guzzling drinks like Gatorade during each training session. Check out these recipes for simple homemade sports drinks, and save yourself from drinking artificial colors, flavors, and sweeteners.