Triathlon Nutrition Blog
Today on Coffee & Questions I explain what the heck a sports dietitian actually is?
And why I get offended and will always correct you when you call me a nutritionist đ.
There is so much confusion around the titles so I want to explain what the difference is between a Nutritionist, Dietitian and S...
Today on Coffee & Questions âď¸ I answered Maggie's question on RED-S
"I Currently have RED-S for the second time while marathon training - is this something I'm prone to?"
What is it?
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
The syndrome refers to impaired physiological function including, bu...
Today on Coffee & Questions âď¸Â  I gave a brief overview of the...
It is an EPIC, evidence-based resource from the great minds of Sports Nutrition. As a globally recognised framework, I think it's important to showcase.Â
You can check it out HERE
Before you reach for your supplements though, I ...
Every week I have clients ask me if they should take a particular supplement. It's a new, sparkly product with unmatched results, "clinically proven" and taken by all the pro's.â â â
But often they're looking for the 1% performance gains without the solid foundations first. They take an expensive s...
Today on Coffee & Questions I talked about race nutrition during the back end of an Ironman, in particular the run.
With Cairns IM only 8 weeks away, now is the perfect time to be perfecting your Ironman race nutrition plan.Â
Here are the key points I talked about today:
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Success in an IM come...
Should you eat before exercise? And if you do what should you eat?
Coffee & Questions is back!!
One of the biggest issues faced by the Dietitian Approved crew is fuelling for their training. Today I give you a few key pointers for fuelling before training. When it's a good idea to do training fas...
2021 is here and motivation is at its peak! It can be easy to jump headfirst into New Yearâs resolutions, only to run out of puff after a few weeks. If you want long term change, set realistic goals using our top tips to help you achieve themâŚÂ
1. Forget the Detoxes
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From colon cleanses to juice...
Summer is well and truly here with the festive season in full swing. Many of us completely âlet goâ over the festive season as we overindulge on delicious food and alcohol.
Our healthy lifestyle and fitness goals go straight out the window as soon as December hits and itâs not uncommon for people t...
A question I get asked frequently in the clinic â What do I eat before a race?
Generally, I'd suggest organising a specific RACE NUTRITION PLAN for your specific event as everyone is different, but here are a few general guidelines to help you get started...
Pre-Race Meal Timing - How long do you ...
Today on Coffee & Questions I did a quick LIVE review of the new-ish YoPro Protein Bar
At 20g per bar, this is a great little protein hit which could be useful if:
- You can't get to a recovery meal within your window of opportunity post-training
- You need a high protein snack (although this is ...
With the cooler weather setting in, the cold and flu season is upon us. Thereâs nothing worse than getting sick, especially right before a key event! Here are our Top Five Tips for looking after your immune system and staying well this winter.
1. Get your 2 fruit and 5 veggie serves in each day
Vi...
