Fueling Performance — Lessons from an Olympian Turned Nutrition Expert EP167

Athlete nutrition can feel overwhelming. What should you eat? When should you eat? How do you fuel performance without getting caught up in confusing diet trends? In this episode of the Hockey Journey Podcast, Coach Lance sits down with Rasa Troup, an expert in sports nutrition who has worked with elite athletes and teams. Rasa shares practical insights on fueling the body, supporting performance, and building a healthier relationship with food in today’s complicated nutrition culture.You’ll learn:How nutrition supports athletic performance and recoveryWhy fueling properly matters for athletes at every levelHow to think about food with more balance and less judgmentWhy there is no one-size-fits-all approach to athlete nutritionHow athletes can make smarter choices without getting overwhelmed Whether you’re a player, parent, coach, or athlete, this conversation offers helpful strategies for fueling performance while maintaining balance, health, and confidence.To learn more about Rasa, visit: https://www.rasanutrition.com/ Documentaries mentioned during the episode:Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your GutKiss the GroundYou Are What You EatThe Plastic DetoxCoach Lance Pitlick — To Learn MoreOnline Hockey Training Largest online database of off-ice stickhandling, passing, and shooting drills https://www.onlinehockeytraining.com/ In-person lessons with Coach Lance https://www.sweethockeycoach.com/ Check out the Heads Up Hockey App https://headsuphockey.ai/ #HockeyJourneyPodcast #SportsNutrition #AthleteNutrition #YouthSports #HockeyParents #PlayerDevelopment #FuelingAthletes #Resilience