A Teen's Guide to Eating
Well Through the Growth Spurt
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Growing Strong: A Teen's Guide to Eating Well Through the Growth Spurt

Hungry all the time? Outgrowing your shoes every few months? Wondering if you need protein powder because your teammates use it? Your body is going through one of the biggest changes of your life. During your growth spurt, you need more calories and nutrients than at any other time, and what you eat, how you sleep, and how you move can help you grow to your full potential. Growing Strong is your guide to fueling your growth, written by pediatric dietitian and mom of four Jill Castle, MS, RDN. It's written for you, in plain and friendly language, with practical tips you can use right away.
Inside you'll learn:

How to tell if your growth spurt is happening, with a 12-sign checklist

Why you're so hungry and how often to eat 

How much protein you need, including a higher range if you play a sport 

The best protein foods for growing teens, ranked Good, Better, and Great 

Easy high-protein breakfasts and dozens of filling snacks you can make yourself 

The truth about protein powders, including which products tested lowest for heavy metals and how to choose one safely 

How to make your own protein shakes with real food 

How calcium, vitamin D, iron, sleep, and activity help you grow 

Answers to common height myths about milk, coffee, supplements, and more How to feel good in your changing body, and when to talk to someone


Plus notes for parents throughout, and a dedicated parent section on how to support you without pressure. This isn't a diet or a meal plan. It's a guide to understanding what's happening in your body and giving it what it needs to grow strong. Instant digital download (PDF).

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