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Nutrition Tips: Hooked on Hydration
April 29, 2019Hooked on Hydration! Hydration is critical for optimum sports performance. Frequently understated, hydration can impact an athlete’s performance not only for one run, but for an entire day of training/competition or longer. As little as 2% dehydration is where we start to experience the negative side effects of dehydration. This means that athletes have to... View Article
Nutrition Tips: Carbohydrates – Good? Bad?
April 17, 2019Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are the preferred energy source and are critical energy source for when doing an exercise or max performance on an activity as ski racers do! Yes, carbohydrates are a great fuel source and should be incorporated throughout a ski racers fueling schedule. Carbohydrates are your friend not foe! Sources: Pasta, Couscous, bread, Oatmeal,... View Article
Nutrition Tips: Potential to Discover & Cooking with Kids
March 15, 2019THE POTENTIAL TO DISCOVER The theme centered around this week of nutrition month is the potential to discover. Cooking with kids can be a daunting thought for parents. This can feel even more overwhelming with busy schedules and active athletes. We know that when we get kids involved in cooking it fostered healthy eating habits,... View Article
Nutrition Tips: March is Nutrition Month
March 7, 2019Happy Nutrition Month! March is Nutrition month which is always exciting. Dietitians Of Canada will be putting out a weekly Theme around Unlocking The Potential Of Food. This week’s theme is unlocking the potential of fuel. Fueling can either help to enhance your performance by increasing stamina, preventing injuries and improving recovery, or it can... View Article
Nutrition Tips: Canada’s Food Guide – What’s new?
February 22, 2019Canada’s food guide has set the tone for how we as Canadian’s have thought about food for many decades. As the needs of the population have changed so has Canada’s Food Guide. This update was a much needed one as the previous food guide was released in 2007. Below are some of the major... View Article
GrassRoots Nutrition: Easy Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas
January 30, 2019These are some of my go-to make ahead breakfasts to save time for those busy mornings. Overnight Oats Pineapple Bliss Smoothie Breakfast Burrito Crustless Pesto Quiche Muffins with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Greek Yogurt & Berries Easy Overnight Oats Ingredients 1/2 cup milk or unsweetened plain almond milk 3/4 Tbsp ground flax seeds 2 Tbsp Natural peanut... View Article
Fueling through the holidays
December 31, 2018Holidays are meant to be fun, offer relaxing time, and generally are times to enjoy friends and family around food. We often take the holidays for granted but they do change our schedules and often can disrupt our usual training and fueling routine. Here are some hints that can help you deal with the effects... View Article
GrassRoots Nutrition: Twelve Days of Christmas
December 20, 2018Tips & Tricks for a Delicious & Healthy Holiday Season. This is the time of year with parties galore. Most events centre around food, alcohol and connecting with family and friends. To help enjoy your holidays read the tips and tricks below that are associated with the twelve days of Christmas. 😊 On the... View Article
GrassRoots Nutrition: How To Increase Veggies
November 22, 2018Veggie Madness A diet rich in vegetables and fruits is a great way to build variety, create balance, and increase vitamins. Veggies can be challenging to include in the diet. Veggies can be challenging to include in the diet as they take prep work and if we get to hungry its not the thing we... View Article
GrassRoots Nutrition: Turn “Planning” into “Doing” & Banana Bread Muffin Tops Recipe
November 7, 2018Tips to take planning into doing: Schedule it in: Setting aside time to plan your meals and prepare your snacks. This will help to curb your hunger and get your fueling more consistently. We each have routines and often it is easier to let go of food/meal prep. Prioritize: Find a time that works for... View Article
