Eat Like An Eddie
Eat Like An Eddie is a cooking show where your favorite players get in the kitchen with team dietitian Emily Mardell to showcase different healthy and delicious recipes that you can make at home. Eat Like an Eddie was made possible by our partners at The Italian Centre.
“Proper nutrition is KEY for athletes at all levels of play. For professional footballers, high-energy, high-quality meals & snacks are ESSENTIAL for peak performance and recovery. When recipes check these boxes, PLUS are colourful, delicious and easy to make—that’s how to ‘Eat Like an Eddie!’”
—Host & Club Dietitian, Emily Mardell
Wrap-up the Win Lettuce Wraps, and Coconut-Avocado Pudding with Fresh Berries
FC Edmonton Forward, Tomi Ameobi and Performance Dietitian, Emily Mardell prepare a yummy picnic-to-go for his family of three. Discover the greenhouse goodness of locally-grown herbs, aromatics, peppers and lettuce!
Hero ingredients: Turkey, tofu and greenhouse goodies.
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Potato, Asparagus and Sweet Onion Frittata with Arugula Salad
FC Edmonton Defender, Ramon Soria and Performance Dietitian, Emily Mardell team up in the Kanvi Homes Kitchen to prepare a delicious make-ahead breakfast that’s packed with veggies.
Hero ingredients: Alberta-grown potatoes, eggs, and greens.
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Chimichurri in a Hurry with Grilled Chicken, Vegetables and Wheat Berries
FC Edmonton Goalie, Connor James and Performance Dietitian, Emily Mardell meal prep a week’s worth of grilled chicken, vegetables and whole grains. Discover creative ways to save time in the kitchen without sacrificing flavour or nutrition.
Hero ingredients: Fresh Canadian Chicken, bell peppers, and wheat berries.
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Kick-off Cookie Bites, Half-Time Hydrator, and Goal-Getter Recovery Smoothie.
FC Edmonton Centre Back, Amer Didic and Performance Dietitian, Emily Mardell prepare a trio of game day recipes that are sure to keep everyone’s energy up before, during and after play.
Hero ingredients: Medjool dates, spinach, and Bodylogix whey protein powder
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Bonus Content
Plantain & Black Bean Power Bowl
FC Edmonton Defender, Allan Zebie and Performance Dietitian, Emily Mardell prepare a yummy vegan dish, packed with plant-protein and personality.
Hero ingredients: Black beans, plantains and peanut butter.
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Salmon “Slide-Tackle” Sliders with Lemon-Chive “Mayo”, Homemade Greek Yogurt Buns and Watermelon and Cherry Salad with Feta
FC Edmonton Defender, Kareem Moses and Performance Dietitian, Emily Mardell bring a seaside twist to burger season. Level-up burger-night with Salmon Sliders and the best homemade Greek yogurt buns you’ve ever tasted.
Hero ingredients: Greek yogurt made with Canadian Milk, salmon and watermelon.