Jennifer Gibson

Jennifer Gibson is a Registered Dietitian and one of the key contributors to Powered By Chocolate Milk's blog. Working exclusively with high performance athletes in Canada and around the world, she has become internationally renowned for her expertise in the sports nutrition field.

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Body Composition Assessment

March 26, 2012

Body composition assessment has become a big business over the years. There are many tools that are commonly used to assess and estimate the amount of body fat and lean muscle mass in the body. It’s important that before athletes go out and break the bank for an assessment, they are informed and aware of the pros and cons of the different options out there. Here is a brief overview of three of the most commonly used tools and some pros and cons to think about. Read story

Essential Start Up Tips For Body Composition Changes

January 27, 2012

My next series of blogs deal with the never-ending quest for body composition changes. There is no magical solution for weight loss or weight gain despite what many infomercials, supplement companies and “3-day miracle” diet books have to say about it. Healthy, long term body composition changes require hard work, dedication and focus – the same skills needed for success in sport. Here are 5 vitally important tips that I believe are the essential for setting yourself up for success. Read story

The Deal With Vitamin D and Athletes

May 5, 2011

By now, most Canadians have heard about vitamin D, and our risk of having low levels of it during our long winter months. Vitamin D is a very important nutrient that is involved in a host of things in the body. It aids in calcium absorption and thus is a critical component in ensuring optimal bone health. Many of us may not be aware of Vitamin D’s many other role’s, including being involved in proper immune system and muscle functioning. Read story

Recipe: Home Made Popsicles

April 11, 2011

Homemade popsicles are an amazing treat, which can relieve your cravings for after dinner sweets, but won’t break your calorie budget. Invest in a popsicle mould from your local home ware store, or purchase some popsicle sticks and re-use old yogurt containers. Read story

Nutrition Tips for Weight Loss

March 22, 2011

Losing weight (fat loss) is achieved by consuming less calories in your daily diet than you expend, placing yourself in negative energy balance. A personalized nutrition and exercise plan from a qualified professional that places you in a 300-500 calorie deficit is the safe and healthy way to go. Be sure that you are combining your nutrition plan with an individualized exercise and strength and conditioning program suited for weight loss. Read More…

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A Word About Alcohol

March 2, 2011

Alcohol consumption can be part of the culture in many sports and can become a habit-forming behavior. Varsity athletes can fall into the “drinking lifestyle” that can be synonymous with the university experience. It is important that athletes realize that there are negative consequences to excessive, chronic alcohol consumption. Read more… Read story

Recipe: Chicken and Apple Lettuce Wraps

February 16, 2011

These tasty chicken and apple lettuce wraps are a nice change for lunch. You can prep the filling the night before and if you don’t have chicken, you can use other fillings like ham and cheese, tuna, turkey and swiss and salmon. Read more… Read story

A Healthy Body Image – New Resource from the IOC

February 10, 2011

The pressure athletes and active people have to perform can be tremendous. In addition to achieving athletic success, some athletes may also feel pressure to maintain a certain body composition or body type for their sport. This can come from being involved in a sport which has weight categories (ie. judo), is aesthetic in nature (ie. dance) or where the perception that a light and lean physique may be advantageous (ie. distance running). Read story