The Performance Pantry: What Every Athletes Kitchen Should Have Stocked Ep 6

Author: Coach Rox

Posted on: May 01, 2026

Summary

Your fridge is organized. Now what about everything else?

In this episode of the Athlete Family Podcast, we get into the second zone of Pillar 2: the Pantry. Sylvie and Izzy walk through how to set up your pantry so it actually supports performance — not just sits there collecting risotto kits you'll never open.

We break down the three sections every performance pantry needs (performance carbs, grab-and-go snacks, and nutrition boosters), why athletes are almost always under-fueling carbs, the nut butter fridge vs. pantry debate, how to stop buying things you already have, and why the "junk food shelf" actually has a place in a healthy kitchen when you time it right. Plus we talk about the snack drawer situation, the go-go squeeze comeback, and why clear bins from Dollarama might be the best investment you make this month.

If your athlete keeps saying "there's nothing to eat" and your pantry is full of things nobody touches, this episode is the fix. In this episode:

The Hosts

Sylvie Vilaca — Performance Nutritionist & High-Performance Coach at GRP Sylvie works directly with youth, junior, and professional athletes inside the GRP high-performance environment. She specializes in fueling development, performance longevity, and building sustainable habits that extend beyond the gym.

Isabelle "Izzy" Dimambro — Nutritionist & Athlete Development Associate at GRP Isabelle combines her athletic background with her academic training in nutrition to apply evidence-based strategies that help individuals fuel properly, recover effectively, and build sustainable habits that optimize performance. Gary Roberts Performance hosts this podcast. If you're looking to take your game — and your family's performance — to the next level, GRP offers comprehensive training programs for elite hockey players.

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