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…
Nutrition
Seeking a perfect nutritious snack? Think pistachios
I admit I have had a bit of an obsession with pistachios this summer. Raw and unsalted, salt and pepper, roasted and lightly salted —…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…
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…
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…
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…
Make room in your diet for healthy fats
Protein and carbohydrates typically take most of the playing time in conversations about nutrition. That doesn’t mean healthy fats are any less important though. In…
Be diligent about your diet post-injury
If you scroll through my past columns, you’re bound to read about the ways in which proper nutrition and hydration can fuel your body and…
Tips for choosing the best protein powder
Choosing the best protein powder can be complicated because there are so many options. Are you currently using one? If so, do you like the…
Examining top nutrition trends
Parents, coaches and hockey players of all ages are becoming more aware of how nutrition impacts performance and risk of injury, which is encouraging. It’s…
Prep for fall with wise diet choices
As the seasons change, so does a hockey player’s focus. Offseason strength and conditioning sessions and summer camps give way to preseason training and more…
Making smarter snack sense
Has there ever been a time when Cheez-Its, Rice Krispie treats and Gushers have been considered good for you? Would any parent or coach out…
