Dietary Supplements: Buyer Beware
By Candace Chemtob, B.S. and M.S. in Human Nutrition
The promise of improving athletic performance easily with the help of a pill makes athletes susceptible to the claims of dietary supplements. But athletes aren’t the...
Demystifying Energy Metabolism
By Candace Chemtob, B.S. and M.S. in Human Nutrition
Playing squash requires an enormous amount of energy. Ask any player and they will confirm this. Science supports this observation. Studies have quantified the energy demands...
The Body Composition of Athletes
By Candace Chemtob, B.S. and M.S. in Human Nutrition
In most sports, it is obvious that body size and body composition contribute to optimal athletic performance. A NBA basketball player is never going to excel in...
Performance Nutrition: Hydration
By Candace Chemtob, B.S. and M.S. in Human Nutrition
Improving your performance on the squash court is hard work. You have to give it your all. But why stop short of reaching your peak performance by failing...
Fear Not the Carb Loading
By Candace Chemtob, B.S. and M.S. in Human Nutrition
Carbohydrates (carbs) are one of the most misunderstood topics in nutrition. Carbohydrates have been demonized by famous doctors, like Dr. Atkins, and praised by others, like Dr....
The Sweet Life: All About Artificial Sweeteners
By Candace H. Chemtob, MS, RD, LD, CSSD
Saccharin was discovered more than a century ago. In 1878, a chemist at Johns Hopkins University found that a byproduct of coal tar derivatives had a sweet...
Feed Your Brain
By Candace Chemtob, B.S. and M.S. in Human Nutrition
The comparisons between squash and chess are plentiful. The BBC called squash “chess at 100 mph” (June 2, 2002). Nicol David explained in a recent CNN...
“Iron”man (or “Iron”woman)
By Candace Chemtob, B.S. and M.S. in Human Nutrition
Human strength has long been associated with iron. Think Ironman, the super hero, or grueling Ironman triathlons. Is this reputation based on facts? Could iron help...
Sweat is Good for the Soul
By Candace H. Chemtob, MS, RD, LD, CSSD
“To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear” —Buddha
Exercise is good for the...
Mindful Eating
By Candace H. Chemtob, MS, RD, LD, CSSD
The path to a healthier diet, could be as simple as taking the time to savor and appreciate every meal and every bite. As life becomes more...