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”...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...