Get to Know Connor McDavid   What is your favourite BioSteel Flavour? OG Mixed Berry!   What are you binge watching right now? Entourage and Friends re-runs    Favourite song right now? Anything by Post Malone   Strangest Pre-Game/Competition Ritual? In junior I wore the same shoes to every single game   If you weren’t playing hockey, what would you be doing? Thinking about playing hockey!   Favourite Cheat Meal? Big bowl of pasta   If you owned a restaurant, what kind of food would it serve? Italian for sure.   ..read more

Are Vegan Athletes at a Disadvantage in Pro Sports? Vegan diets are gaining popularity, largely due to promising health benefits and positive environmental impact. Those who follow a vegan diet abstain from the consumption of all animal products including meat, fish, eggs and dairy. Research confirms that a plant-based diet, such as the vegan diet, is associated with lower risk of chronic diseases including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer (1). It’s no wonder that so many health conscious people, including athletes, are adopting this lifestyle. But, is a vegan diet a ..read more

Want to know what it's like to be a trainer for professional athletes and A-list celebrities in Beverly Hills? Get the inside from #TeamBioSteel’s Gunnar Peterson. Q: What do you do? I’m a trainer for professional athletes and celebrities in Beverly Hills, CA. Formerly the Director of Strength and Endurance for one of the most renowned pro-basketball teams. Q: What’s the best part of your job? Watching people “get it”. Whether that means mastering an exercise or realizing that what they are doing makes a difference in their lives, I love being courtside for that aha moment ..read more

Artificial vs Natural Sweeteners by: Andy O’Brien, Sports Science Expert/BioSteel’s Director of Product Innovation There are numerous situations in training and competition where athletes are looking for a palatable beverage to support their hydration and energy without added sugar or calories. When an athlete opts for a sugar-free sports drink, they are met with a wide variety of product choices containing varying forms of sugar-free sweeteners.  Here is a breakdown of the various types: 1. Artificial Sweeteners  Artificial sweeteners are synthetically made compounds that are used i ..read more

Electrolytes 101 By: Brian Galivan, Director of Sports Science at USA Hockey What are Electrolytes? Electrolytes are minerals that function as electrical transporters when dissolved in water. These transporters create electrical currents, allowing fluid to pass through our cell membranes. Electrolytes are needed in the proper balance to ensure optimal cell function. Quite simply, we need electrolytes for our physiology to function. Replenishing Electrolytes Electrolytes are primarily lost through sweating and can become depleted during exercise. During and following any level of training or ..read more

By: Matt Price What Are BCAAs? Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) are essential to the body, meaning they cannot be produced internally and therefore must be consumed. The BCAAs consist of Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine and form the largest pool of essential amino acids in the body (35-40%) as a large constituent of muscle tissue. While we consume plenty of the amino acids Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine in a balanced diet, athletes and weekend warriors alike can benefit from timely supplemented BCAAs to promote performance and support recovery. Research has shown that BCAAs are most effectiv ..read more

  By: Matt Eiden; Head Strength and Conditioning Coach; Washington Nationals    Protein is an essential nutrient for building and maintaining muscle mass. The truth is that most people do not get enough protein in their diets for their daily needs. Amounts vary per person and lifestyle, but there are some basic rules of thumb that can help you simplify, quantify & see how you stack up for what you need daily. If you are trying to gain weight or add muscle mass, you should shoot for one gram of protein for your goal weight. For example, if you weigh 150lbs and you want to wei ..read more

What Are the Benefits of Hydration? By: Matt Price – Strength Training Coach, LA Kings, NHL The body is about 60% water and our biological functions depend heavily on it, which is why it is crucial to drink enough water to stay hydrated each day. During exercise, we sweat, losing water and salt. Water absorption is regulated by our kidneys and blood pressure and sodium are monitored closely, so when these levels drop, the kidneys respond. This needs to be replaced during and after exercise to restore optimal bodily function. A decrease of just 2% of body weight from water loss has been shown t ..read more

What Are the Signs of Dehydration? By: Matt Price – Strength and Conditioning Coach, LA Kings, NHL Dehydration can occur when the body does not have as much water as it needs to function properly. It is normal to lose a certain amount of water each day by sweating, breathing, and using the washroom. Typically the body is able to replace the lost water by drinking fluids and eating foods that contain water, however if too much water is lost, or you aren’t eating or drinking enough, its possible to become dehydrated. Since hydration status is so critical to health and performance, athletes and c ..read more

These Chocolate Chunk Coconut Bites are a quick bite-sized snack that keeps you full, while snacking healthy and meeting all your chocolate cravings! These bites are the best way to satisfy our taste buds without the unhealthy sugars and additives in your normal pantry snacks. A great sweet treat for breakfast, a power lunch, or snack in between meals.  Ingredients: 1 scoop of BioSteel's Plant-Based Chocolate Protein Powder 2/3 cup almond flour 1/4 coconut flour 1 scoop Biosteel Plant Based Powder⁣ 1 teaspoon baking soda⁣ 1 teaspoon salt⁣ 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon⁣ 1 banana - mas ..read more