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Energy Gels: How Many Should You Take During a Race?
April 26, 2018 Kathryn Adel No Comments
It is well established that carbohydrate consumption during a marathon is associated with improved performance. This is why many runners take gels during their race, but how many should they take and when?
Let’s Debunk Energy Drinks
January 9, 2018 Kathryn Adel No Comments
Energy drinks are made up mostly of caffeine and sugar. They also contain other ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, guarana, taurine, ginseng and ginkgo biloba. They’re supposed to improve your alertness, concentration, memory, energy and sports performance, as well as combat fatigue, but these effects are not backed up by scientific evidence. Since their ingredients […]
4 Questions for a Sports Dietitian (Part 1)
September 26, 2017 Kathryn Adel No Comments
We asked our people on Facebook if they have any question for a Sports Dietitian. Here are the most interesting ones with answers by Kathryn Adel, Sports Dietitian. To read part 2, click here.
How to Carb Load Before a Race
September 6, 2017 Kathryn Adel No Comments
This article was originally written on September 6, 2017 and fully updated on November 3, 2022. Carbohydrates are the primary fuel source for high-intensity endurance efforts. They are stored in the muscle and the liver as glycogen. Unlike fat, carbohydrates cannot be stored in large quantities in the body. After a high-intensity effort of about […]
6 Steps for a Healthy Off-Season Nutrition Plan
April 19, 2017 Pearle Nerenberg No Comments
The off-season is here and if you are ready to use this time to become a better athlete you will need a plan. Expect that if you have a plan, and you try your best to stick to it, you will achieve top fitness and performance goals. The combination of trying your best and having […]
How to Track Your Body Composition in the Off-Season
March 22, 2017 Pearle Nerenberg No Comments
Let me start this article on body composition by saying that hockey performance is not determined by body composition. However, there is an ideal body composition for you to achieve your best hockey performance. The ideal body composition for you will not be the same as someone else’s (certainly not the same as a random […]
5 Surprisingly Excellent Holiday Foods for Hockey Players
November 16, 2016 Pearle Nerenberg No Comments
For hockey players needing a performance oriented reason to enjoy holiday food I am giving you a holiday gift: my advice on how holiday foods can actually support a top athletic performance! I am encouraging you to look at holiday foods in a different light and to try some of the classic holiday foods for […]
Do You Need a Spring Cleanse?
May 5, 2016 Andrea D'Ambrosio No Comments
The word “detox” or “cleanse” sounds so powerful, right? Like it will work some serious magic. Advocates of the “cleanse diet” say it will reset your body; improve energy, digestion, metabolism etc. But does it? What is involved in this drinkable concoction and is it worth your hard earned cash? As a society, we are […]
Should I eat a low carb diet in the off-season?
April 22, 2016 Pearle Nerenberg No Comments
High carb foods can be your best tool to perform well while executing sprinting or power movements. However, carbs can also hinder you if you eat too much of them. Simple unrefined carbs from white breads, processed cereals, and candies are the most confusing as there are many times when these are not good to […]
Hockey Mom Tips
January 22, 2016 Margot Lacoste No Comments
Margot is a retired dietitian, an avid hockey player, and hockey mom to four. Every month, she shares her personal “hockey mom tips” with us.
Product Reviews for Athletes
January 22, 2016 Pearle Nerenberg No Comments
Our partner Pearle Nerenberg, who is a registered dietitian specialized in the area of sports nutrition, is starting a new column on this blog today. Every month, she independently tests products and reports back on their utility for athletes.
