Spice It Up!
By Candace H. Chemtob, MS, RD, LD, CSSD
The right spices can make the difference between a bland dish and something sublime. In the culinary world, spices are the “tools of the trade” that can...
Spice It Up!
By Candace Chemtob, MS, RD, LD, CSSD
Salt (Sodium Chloride): While technically a mineral rather than a spice, salt is used liberally to enhance the flavor of foods. Salt is the primary source of sodium...
Sports Nutrition Strategies: Reduce Your Risk of Injury on the Court
By Candace H. Chemtob, MS, RD, LD, CSSD
Squash injuries are more common than you might think. A study of 155 players in New York City found an injury rate of 44.5%. Of those injuries,...
Avoiding Training Fatigue
By Candance H. Chemtob, MS, RD, LD, CSSD
Fatigue is a natural response to rigorous training. Ignoring the signs of fatigue and overtraining can lead to disappointing athletic performance, a lack of enthusiasm, and increase...
An Athlete’s Guide to Dining Out
By Candace H. Chemtob, MS, RD, LD, CSSD
Americans love dining out. It has become part of our lifestyle. One quarter of meals are now eaten outside the home (National Restaurant Association, 2014). And this year,...
Understanding Carbs: Beware Diet Crazes
By Candace H. Chemtob, MS, RD, LD, CSSD
Carbohydrates are often misunderstood. Conflicting information regarding carbohydrates (carbs) is abundant and this doesn’t help. The latest diet craze, the Paleo diet, has only added to the...
Understanding Carbs: Maximizing Performance
by Candace H. Chemtob, MS, RD, LD, CSSD
As discussed in last month’s article, carbohydrates are the preferred fuel of high intensity sports. Popular fad diets, such as Paleo, Grain Brain, or gluten free diets,...
The Benefits of Caffeine
by Candace Chemtob
Ninety percent of us are habitual coffee drinkers and can’t imagine starting the day without our morning cup. This love affair with coffee, and other caffeinated beverages, is deeply rooted and is...
Ready, Set, Go
By Candace Chemtob
Whether you are a junior, college, professional player or a weekend warrior, preparation is essential to your success on the squash court. You have spent countless hours training and conditioning. Don’t drop...
New Year’s Resolutions
by Candace Chemtob
“If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy and inspires your hopes.” —Andrew Carnegie
It’s been a month since New Year’s Day, but let’s pause...