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Breaking Ice: Connecting Indigenous Culture and Sport Through Blind Hockey 

In partnership with Canadian Blind Hockey  June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to reflect on the strength, resilience, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. It’s also a time to acknowledge the gaps that still exist, particularly in areas like sport, where Indigenous youth, especially those with disabilities, continue to face…

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Athlete Development
Nutrition and Hydration

Can Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation Improve Athletic Performance?
July 19, 2017
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Lily Dong, SIRC
Omega-3 fatty acids are associated with various health benefits, affecting heart and brain health, learning, and cholesterol levels. Its anti-inflammatory properties have led researchers to explore how omega-3 supplementation could mediate the effects of exercise-induced muscle damage. What implications does...
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Communications
Leadership
Nutrition and Hydration

Unhealthy Food and Beverage Marketing to Children: Possible Implications for Sport
July 5, 2017
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On June 10, 2017, Health Canada launched a public consultation on restricting the marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages to children. The proposed approach aims to protect children from marketing tactics that encourage them to eat unhealthy foods. This is...
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Athlete Development
Nutrition and Hydration

Time to do a gut check on probiotics and sport
April 19, 2017
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Participation in sport and physical activity has always been associated with health and wellness. And athletes are commonly looked upon as examples of good health and fitness. However, athletes that train and compete at high intensity levels are often at...
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Athlete Development
Nutrition and Hydration
Sleep and Recovery
Training Factors

“You Are What You Eat” – Fueling up for Competition
March 10, 2017
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SIRC
Knowing what to eat and when to eat for sports can seem like a science. Don’t let all the information out there leave you frazzled and hungry. For the everyday athlete a little preparation can make it very simple! The...
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Athlete Development
Nutrition and Hydration

Does tart cherry juice really help athletes?
March 1, 2017
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If you had the option to consume a natural product that would help manage pain and diminish muscle damage without the side-effects of synthetically produced medications would you be interested? Tart cherry juice is increasingly gaining traction among elite athletes...
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Nutrition and Hydration
Sport Participation

Why Should You Make Your Fruit and Vegetable Selection Colourful?
December 14, 2016
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Many people often say that you eat first with your eyes. Selecting a menu full of colour not only makes your meal more appealing to the visual senses, it will benefit your health too. Different colours of foods generally mean...
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High Performance
Nutrition and Hydration
Physical Health
Sleep and Recovery
Training Factors

Preventing infection and maintaining immune function using nutritional strategies
December 13, 2016
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Catherine Naulleau, VIVAÏ Experts en nutrition
It is well documented that moderate exercise prevents many infections and greatly improves immune system function. In contrast, among elite athletes who train at a faster pace and at a higher intensity, the risk of illness increases significantly and the...
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Children and Youth
Nutrition and Hydration
Physical Health
School Sport
Sleep and Recovery
Sport Participation

Tips for Back to School Nutrition and Physical Activity
September 7, 2016
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While this has been an exciting summer in sport, September brings us back to the classroom. This time of year reminds us that it is time to return to learning and it’s time to consider the best way to fuel...
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Athlete Development
Nutrition and Hydration

Protein – How much does an athlete really need?
May 25, 2016
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Michelle Caron
Training and nutrition go hand in hand, as muscle growth happens only when exercise and diet are combined. A question that comes up often among athletes and weekend warriors alike is one that centres around protein intake, specifically how much...
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Nutrition and Hydration
Sleep and Recovery
Sport Participation
Training Factors

Problem-solving Past a Tough Run
May 11, 2016
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Michelle Caron
Spring has finally arrived and avid runners are signing up for races, lacing up their shoes, hitting the great outdoors and setting their goals. With the eagerness that comes with sunshine and warmer temperatures, having a workout where nothing seems...
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