Triathlon NutritionĀ Blog
A question I get asked frequently in the clinic ā 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. Thereās nothing worse than getting sick, especially right before a key event! Here are ourĀ Top Five TipsĀ for looking after your immune system and staying well this winter.
1.Ā Get your 2 fruit and 5 veggie serves in each day
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Coffee & Questions - 29th May 2020
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Coffee & Questions - 22nd May 2020
- Rest and Recovery is key!
- Avoid low Energy Availability
- Carbohy...
Coffee & Questions - 15th May 2020
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Coffee & Questions - 8th May 2020
Happy Fri-YayĀ !!
Now more than ever itās important to eat well and look after ourselves. As a dietitian, I feel like it's my mission to help you through this crazy time with practical, easy to understand and implement advice, no matter where you are! In the best way I know how ā nutrition!
In a world of uncertainty...
When it comes to Sports Drinks, there are far too many choices!
Which sports drink has the most electrolytes? Which sports drink has the most sodium? Which sports drink is isotonic? What sports drink has the least sugar? Which sports drink is the best for hydration?
And most importantly, what spor...
We lose water on a daily basis. We exhale water when we breathe, we lose water through our skin as sweat and we excrete water in our urine. Without regularly replacing this fluid we become dehydrated. We canāt train our bodies to adapt to dehydration, unfortunately. Itās not something you can become...
I often see endurance athletes struggling to manage their body composition. They strive to be leaner so drastically cut calories and then suffer for it with reduced energy levels, poor training performance and increased risk of illness and injury...
I despise the word ādietā and donāt even get me s...
