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…
Hockey 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
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…
