Nov 3, 2021Milk as a Recovery DrinkWould you believe that milk is one of the best recovery drinks out there? In terms of replenishing glycogen stores, muscle protein...
Nov 3, 2021Intuitive Eating - Challenging the food policeMany aspects of our lives are governed by rules and regulations that are designed to keep us safe and protect us from harm. Speed...
Oct 20, 2021Intuitive Eating - Making peace with foodIn a world where unattainable bodies and food that looks too perfect to eat are plastered everywhere, it is easy to feel guilty and...
Oct 13, 2021How do you use Energy Gels?Before we get started, what actually are energy gels? Energy gels come in small squeeze sachets and have a jelly-like texture. They...
Oct 6, 2021Intuitive Eating - Recognising your HungerOur bodies send us fundamental signals all day regarding thirst, movement and sleep among others. Hunger is another ingrained force that...
Sep 29, 2021Myth Busting: BCAAsBCAAs, also known as branched chain amino acids, include valine, leucine and isoleucine. These are 3 essential amino acids that make up ⅓...
Sep 22, 2021Intuitive Eating - Rejecting the diet mentalityWhat does the word diet mean to you? Does it simply mean the type of food you eat, be it a ‘vegetarian diet’ or a ‘dairy-free diet’, or...
Sep 15, 2021Myth Busting: CaffeineWhat is it? Caffeine is essentially a stimulant and was previously classed as a banned substance but was then removed from the World Anti...
Aug 25, 2021Does carbohydrate mouth rinsing actually work?What is carbohydrate mouth rinsing? Carbohydrate mouth rinsing is simply swilling, not swallowing, a carbohydrate-based drink around your...
Aug 18, 2021Pre-Workout Nutrition in PracticeFueling your body and providing your body with energy before a workout is essential. A pre workout meal should include foods rich in...
Jul 28, 2021Nutrition for the Young AthleteNutrition is such an important part of sport performance for young athletes. Proper amounts of macronutrients, micronutrients and...
Jul 14, 2021Can Nutrition Reduce the Impact of DOMS?Delayed onset muscle soreness – commonly known as DOMS – is something commonly experienced by both strength and endurance athletes,...
May 19, 2021Cycling Creatine: A GuideSo, by now hopefully you are all caught up on why supplementing with creatine might provide you with performance benefits, but have you...
May 5, 2021An Introduction to Intuitive EatingNote: Although this post can be read as stand-alone, if you are looking to learn more about improving your relationship with your body...
Apr 27, 2021Myth Busting: CreatineCreatine is a compound that is made naturally in the body to supply energy. It is produced in the liver from the amino acids - glycine,...
Apr 21, 2021Why Fibre is KeyWhat is fibre? Fibre promotes health, including optimal digestion, gut health, and bowel regularity. An eating pattern with optimal fibre...
Apr 14, 2021Understanding RED-s & the Female Athlete TriadThe Female Athlete Triad was given its formal name during the consensus conference by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). In...
Apr 7, 2021Exercising your Way to Better Mental HealthWhen you think of exercise you may automatically think of weight loss, muscle gain, and getting fitter, but often neglected are the...
Mar 31, 2021Do you Need a Protein Supplement?Firstly, what is protein and why do we need it? Protein is one of the three major macronutrients. It makes up part of the structure of...
Mar 24, 20218 Ways to Make your Diet More SustainableWhether you're eating to optimise health, improve performance, or just to survive, we all live on the same planet. The food we consume...