Sports Nutrition

Valentines Day is close. That means lots of love, hugs and chocolate are in our future! On the average Valentine’s Day, nearly $400 million of chocolate is purchased around the world. Whoa, that’s a lot of chocolate! So, assuming you’re headed out there to purchase some of that chocolate (I …

Superbowl Sunday is in a few weeks! No matter where you end up, the day typically involves a lot of people, a lot of cheering and a lot of food. Here’s a recipe that will satisfy your taste buds AND score a touchdown nutritionally! Most people could use more veggies …

Breakfast before races are a great opportunity to top off your energy stores so you can compete at your highest level. You should include carbohydrates to provide quick energy during the race, protein to help maintain energy throughout the day, and fluids to stay well-hydrated and focused. A proper pre-race …

Don’t throw away your turkey carcass this Thanksgiving! Those bones are FULL of nutrition. What’s the difference between “stock” and “mineral broth”? The cooking time for mineral broth is much longer, 24-48 hours. The extended cooking time of the bones makes a huge difference to the nutritional properties of the …

At ELITEAM, we love Sports Nutrition and we love eating! When it comes to sweets and treats, we believe in the 80-20 rule. Eat healthy, whole foods 80% of the time, and then feel free to indulge in some treats every now and then, especially if you make them yourself. …

In May of 2016, the FDA published the final rules on the new Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods. The new label is already appearing on packages, but for the “big” food manufactures (annual sales over $10 million), they’ll be required to make the change by January 1st, 2020. (Some …

  ELITEAM landed on the pages of SkiRacing.com this month with an article on the importance of Sports Nutrition and how it affects performance. Doug reflected on his own nutrition while racing on the World Cup circuit 30 years ago. (Hint- it wasn’t pretty!) But now, with a sports world …

Why are electrolytes important for the healthy athlete? Firstly, what are they?! Electrolytes are minerals that break into small, electrically-charged particles called ions when they dissolve in water. They are essential to physical activity because they regulate bodily fluids and help our muscles contract. Electrolytes are lost in sweat during …