SPORTS HISTORY

Nutrient Timing & Performance
Snack Swaps & Recovery
Expert Fuel Strategies
NBA & Basketball Legends
100

The only Canadian NBA team to win a championship.

Who are the Toronto Raptors?

100

Eating a small snack 30–60 minutes before a workout primarily provides this to working muscles.

What is energy?

100

Instead of a sugary sports drink, choose this beverage for hydration without excess sugar.

What is water or electrolyte water?

100

This pre-workout snack component slows digestion, prevents blood sugar spikes, and prolongs energy availability.

What is fiber?

100

This player won six championships with the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s and is widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time.

Who is Michael Jordan?

200

The host country of the 2016 Olympics.

What is Brazil?

200

Snacks high in protein and low in sugar post-exercise help with this process, repairing microdamage in muscles.

What is muscle recovery?

200

Swap candy for this nutrient-dense snack to get antioxidants and natural sugar for energy.

What is fruit?

200

Eating protein and carbohydrate together post-exercise triggers this hormone that promotes muscle growth

What is insulin?

200

Nicknamed “King James,” he has led two different NBA teams to multiple championships.

Who is LeBron James?

300

NFL quarterback known as “TB12

Who is Tom Brady?

300

This macronutrient is essential during long endurance sessions because it is the main fuel for aerobic metabolism.

What is carbohydrate?

300

Swapping refined crackers for this type increases fiber intake and supports sustained energy during training.

What are whole-grain crackers?

300

Omega-3 fats in snacks support cardiovascular health and can reduce this type of post-exercise inflammation.

What is systemic or muscle inflammation?

300

This “Splash Brother” is famous for his 3-point shooting and led the Warriors to three championships in four years (2015–2018).

Who is Stephen Curry?

400

The soccer player with the most World Cup goals (men’s)

Who is Miroslav Klose?

400

Including fiber in a snack is usually better after a workout because it slows digestion, which could interfere with this during exercise.

What is rapid energy availability?

400

Post-workout, replacing soda with this protein-rich snack helps rebuild muscle while providing hydration.

What is chocolate milk or Greek yogurt?

400

Low-glycemic snacks help maintain steady blood sugar and optimize this type of cognitive function during long games or workouts

What is focus, attention, or mental performance?

400

This center dominated the paint for the Lakers in the 1980s and is known for his skyhook shot.

Who is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?

500

NHL player known for “The Great One.”

Who is Wayne Gretzky?

500

Snacks high in this type of fiber slow gastric emptying and help prevent post-snack energy crashes.

SOLUBE FIBER

500

Replacing chips with this roasted legume snack increases protein and fiber intake, helping with recovery and satiety.

What are roasted chickpeas or edamame?

500

Combining nutrient timing with this type of snack before endurance training spares glycogen and supports both brain and muscle performance.(Think general nutrients)

What is a balanced fuel snack (carbs + protein + fat)?

500

This player won the NBA Finals MVP despite never having won a regular-season MVP and is known for his clutch performance in the 2016 Finals.

Who is Andre Iguodala?