How Impact Kitchen Fuels Toronto’s Professional Athletes with Nutrient Dense Real Food

December 18th, 2024

At Impact Kitchen, our mission has always been clear: to create meals that fuel life’s most demanding moments. Whether you’re an everyday fitness enthusiast, a busy parent, or a professional athlete, we believe that the foundation of optimal performance starts with real, nutrient-dense food.

In the heart of Toronto’s thriving sports scene, our commitment to quality nutrition has forged relationships with some of the city’s top sports organizations, including the Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Marlies, Toronto FC, Gary Roberts Performance, and Paragenix Systems. Beyond that, we’ve proudly catered to countless visiting NHL, MLS, and MLB teams. These collaborations highlight the vital role nutrition plays in athletic performance and recovery.

A Natural Partnership: Food That Fuels Excellence

Our journey into professional sports began organically. The same commitment to clean, whole ingredients and carefully crafted recipes that has drawn health-conscious Torontonians to Impact Kitchen also resonated with performance dietitians, coaches, and athletes seeking an edge.

Scott Nealon, Major League Dietitian for the Toronto Blue Jays, shared why Impact Kitchen has become a trusted partner for the team:

“Impact Kitchen provides top-quality nutrition and ingredients to give players what they need to perform at the highest level. They have done a terrific job in delivering a wide variety of flavourful meals and food preferences to meet the needs of players within the clubhouse.”

This sentiment is echoed across Toronto’s sports teams. Margaret Hughes, Lead Performance Dietitian for the Toronto Maple Leafs, praised our variety and attention to detail:

“Impact Kitchen has been a valuable partner of ours and other NHL teams over the last few seasons. As the team’s performance dietitian, I’m always looking for nutritious meals with high-quality ingredients to provide our athletes and staff. Impact Kitchen has done a great job at offering a variety of meal options to our team that are never boring and even the pickiest eater would enjoy.”

From the Field to the Table

What makes Impact Kitchen stand out for professional athletes is the same thing that makes us a favourite for Toronto locals: meals designed to nourish, energize, and delight. Our chefs and nutrition experts work closely with partners like Gary Roberts Performance and Paragenix Systems to create tailored menus that meet specific performance needs.

Gary Roberts, NHL alumni and founder of Gary Roberts Performance, emphasized the importance of this collaboration:

“We love working with Impact Kitchen. They have been a reliable partner who has worked with our specific demands to develop a menu that fuels our athletes for performance and recovery. We want to ensure that when our athletes leave our facility, they are supported with quality food that tastes amazing, and for us, Impact has exceeded our expectations.”

Similarly, Matt Nichol, founder of Paragenix Systems, highlighted how our meals fit seamlessly into his athlete training programs:

“Impact Kitchen makes fuelling my athletes easy. The ordering process is simple, the meals are always delivered on time, and most importantly, they are always delicious. Their commitment to using clean, nutrient-dense ingredients ensures that my clients receive the best possible fuel for optimal performance and recovery.”

Recovery Starts Here

Post-game recovery is critical for any athlete, and nutrition plays a leading role. That’s why we focus on the highest quality proteins, fresh vegetables, and the right balance of carbohydrates in our meals. For Toronto FC, Impact Kitchen has become an essential part of their recovery strategy. Cesar Meylan, Director of Performance for Toronto FC, shared:

“Impact Kitchen provides our players with delicious and nutritious meals after our matches. Clean proteins, fresh vegetables, and the right amount of carbohydrates speed up recovery and help our athletes bounce back faster for the next performance. Their smoothies offer a flavorful alternative to supplement the meals and rehydrate effectively, complementing our recovery processes.”

Scott Nealon, Major League Dietitian for the Toronto Blue Jays, shared why Impact Kitchen has become a trusted partner for the team:

“Impact Kitchen provides top-quality nutrition and ingredients to give players what they need to perform at the highest level. They have done a terrific job in delivering a wide variety of flavourful meals and food preferences to meet the needs of players within the clubhouse.”

This sentiment is echoed across Toronto’s sports teams. Margaret Hughes, Lead Performance Dietitian for the Toronto Maple Leafs, praised our variety and attention to detail:

“Impact Kitchen has been a valuable partner of ours and other NHL teams over the last few seasons. As the team’s performance dietitian, I’m always looking for nutritious meals with high-quality ingredients to provide our athletes and staff. Impact Kitchen has done a great job at offering a variety of meal options to our team that are never boring and even the pickiest eater would enjoy.”

From the Field to the Table

What makes Impact Kitchen stand out for professional athletes is the same thing that makes us a favourite for Toronto locals: meals designed to nourish, energize, and delight. Our chefs and nutrition experts work closely with partners like Gary Roberts Performance and Paragenix Systems to create tailored menus that meet specific performance needs.

Gary Roberts, NHL alumni and founder of Gary Roberts Performance, emphasized the importance of this collaboration:

“We love working with Impact Kitchen. They have been a reliable partner who has worked with our specific demands to develop a menu that fuels our athletes for performance and recovery. We want to ensure that when our athletes leave our facility, they are supported with quality food that tastes amazing, and for us, Impact has exceeded our expectations.”

Similarly, Matt Nichol, founder of Paragenix Systems, highlighted how our meals fit seamlessly into his athlete training programs:

“Impact Kitchen makes fuelling my athletes easy. The ordering process is simple, the meals are always delivered on time, and most importantly, they are always delicious. Their commitment to using clean, nutrient-dense ingredients ensures that my clients receive the best possible fuel for optimal performance and recovery.”

Recovery Starts Here

Post-game recovery is critical for any athlete, and nutrition plays a leading role. That’s why we focus on the highest quality proteins, fresh vegetables, and the right balance of carbohydrates in our meals. For Toronto FC, Impact Kitchen has become an essential part of their recovery strategy.Cesar Meylan, Director of Performance for Toronto FC, shared:

“Impact Kitchen provides our players with delicious and nutritious meals after our matches. Clean proteins, fresh vegetables, and the right amount of carbohydrates speed up recovery and help our athletes bounce back faster for the next performance. Their smoothies offer a flavorful alternative to supplement the meals and rehydrate effectively, complementing our recovery processes.”

Fueling Everyday Champions

While we’re proud to fuel Toronto’s professional athletes, we’re just as passionate about serving our local community. At Impact Kitchen, we believe that everyone deserves access to real, whole foods that energize and inspire their day, no matter their goals. Our collaborations with the city’s sports community reinforce what we’ve always known: nutrition matters.

Whether you’re scoring goals, hitting home runs, or chasing personal wellness milestones, Impact Kitchen is here to fuel your journey. Come see how we can power your performance—on and off the field. Visit one of our 7 locations today and discover what makes Impact Kitchen a trusted partner for Toronto’s best.

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