I admit I have had a bit of an obsession with pistachios this summer. Raw and unsalted, salt and pepper, roasted and lightly salted — yes, please, all of the above. I just love pistachios because they’re such a great snack — and by great I mean that they are not only delicious, but are nutritious, … [Read more...]
Hydration can be a goalie’s savior
Dehydration is a performancelimiting factor in all sports but is especially detrimental for ice hockey goalies. Time on ice, combined with equipment, the cold dry air in the rink and the fact that line changes aren’t made, increases a goalie’s risk for dehydration. The solution: a water bottle on or … [Read more...]
Understanding all the different kinds of nutrition bars
When you stand in the aisle at the grocery store staring at the rows and rows of bars, what are you looking for? Are you looking for an energy bar before practice, a protein bar for afterward, a meal-replacement bar for breakfast as you run out the door, or just a snack in between classes or to go … [Read more...]
Eating right in the offseason will pay yearlong dividends
Ask a hockey player what his or her nutrition goals are during the season and you’ll likely hear answers that focus on performance and injury prevention or recovery. Summer nutrition is different, though. Instead of fueling with a primary focus on performance, players tend to think more about tissue … [Read more...]
Guidelines to stay properly fueled and hydrated at camp
Hockey players might attend camp for a host of reasons. For some, it’s simply to have fun playing. For others, camp might present an opportunity to spend time with friends or to hone skills before the upcoming season. Older players strategically attend camps at schools they might wish to attend. In … [Read more...]
Eat smart to perform your best at tryouts
Hockey tryouts can be a nerve-racking and stressful experience for some players regardless of whether you are trying out for Pee Wee, high school, juniors or a college team. One way to minimize the stress is to prepare well in advance of that first day of tryouts. Unpack your bag and check your … [Read more...]