Fueling Performance — Lessons from an Olympian Turned Nutrition Expert EP167

<p>Athlete nutrition can feel overwhelming. What should you eat? When should you eat? </p><p>How do you fuel performance without getting caught up in confusing diet trends? In this episode of the <strong>Hockey Journey Podcast</strong>, Coach Lance sits down with <strong>Rasa Troup</strong>, 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.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>How nutrition supports athletic performance and recovery</li><li>Why fueling properly matters for athletes at every level</li><li>How to think about food with more balance and less judgment</li><li>Why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to athlete nutrition</li><li>How athletes can make smarter choices without getting overwhelmed</li></ul><p> Whether you’re a player, parent, coach, or athlete, this conversation offers helpful strategies for fueling performance while maintaining balance, health, and confidence.</p><p><strong>To learn more about Rasa, visit:</strong><br><a href="https://www.rasanutrition.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> https://www.rasanutrition.com/ </a></p><p>Documentaries mentioned during the episode:</p><ul><li><em>Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut</em></li><li><em>Kiss the Ground</em></li><li><em>You Are What You Eat</em></li><li><em>The Plastic Detox</em></li></ul><p>Coach Lance Pitlick — To Learn More</p><p><strong>Online Hockey Training</strong><br> Largest online database of off-ice stickhandling, passing, and shooting drills<br><a href="https://www.onlinehockeytraining.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> https://www.onlinehockeytraining.com/ </a></p><p><strong>In-person lessons with Coach Lance</strong><br><a href="https://www.sweethockeycoach.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> https://www.sweethockeycoach.com/ </a></p><p><strong>Check out the Heads Up Hockey App</strong><br><a href="https://headsuphockey.ai/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> https://headsuphockey.ai/ </a></p><p> #HockeyJourneyPodcast #SportsNutrition #AthleteNutrition #YouthSports #HockeyParents #PlayerDevelopment #FuelingAthletes #Resilience</p>