🥑🏒 What if your pre-game snack was the difference between skating strong or running out of gas halfway through the game?

In this week’s episode of The Ride to the Rink, we’re tackling something every young player can control — what they eat. We sat down with nutrition experts who work with pro athletes and Division I players to break down how the right food choices help kids perform their best on the ice.

🍌 Highlights include:

• Why a banana beats a bag of chips every time
• How small, consistent food choices build long-term success
• The “win breakfast, win lunch, win dinner” mindset for young athletes
• Easy tips for learning to read food labels (and what to avoid!)
• Why even little players can have a big say in grocery shopping with mom or dad

This episode is packed with kid-friendly advice that makes nutrition fun, simple, and game-changing. Whether it’s choosing fruit over chips or learning why pros value consistency over “cheat meals,” your young hockey player will leave with practical steps to start fueling like an athlete today.

Because the truth is simple: 💡 winning starts with what you put on your plate.

👉 Tune in now and share this with a hockey family who needs a boost in the kitchen and on the ice.

📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Winning Starts in the Kitchen: Hockey Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes

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