Nutrition Archives

Christmas Research – Can a Behavioural Intervention Prevent Weight Gain Over Christmas?

December 17, 2019 at 12:41 pm5 min reading

Research shows that people gain 1 kg of weight every year, on average. The problem that is relevant to this time of the year is that very often this weight gain happens during Christmas and is never fully lost. A study from the British Medical…

How Much Protein Do You Need When Training Endurance?

June 20, 2019 at 11:12 am5 min reading

Health & Training

Protein is discussed a lot and it’s easy to get confused about how much is the right amount for you. Bodybuilders and protein-shake sellers might tell you that the more the better but others say excess protein can be harmful. Let’s take a closer look…

A New Paradigm in Cycling Nutrition – A Practical Application

May 29, 2019 at 10:49 am5 min reading

Health & Training

Good nutrition plays a vital role in improved cycling gains. “Fuel for the work required” is a new way for endurance athletes to approach a cycling nutrition plan for better performance. Let’s see what the practical application of four days of training and eating under…

Why You’re Not Losing Weight on 1000 kcal a Day

May 17, 2019 at 10:06 am4 min reading

Health & Training

Are you restricting calories to lose weight and it’s not working? You might be wondering whether calorie counting even works, whether your metabolism is broken, or whether it just isn’t meant to be. Before you give up striving for a healthier weight, consider the following…

A New Paradigm in Cycling Nutrition – Fuel for the Work Required

May 7, 2019 at 12:00 pm5 min reading

Health & Training

Have you heard the phrase “fuelling for the work required”? That’s what Team Sky and Chris Froome used to win the Tour. It’s a hot topic in sports nutrition and many elite cyclists are starting to adopt it. Let’s take a closer look to understand…

4 Tips for Better Portion Control

May 2, 2019 at 1:58 pm5 min reading

Health & Training

It can be hard to stop eating with food still left on your plate, even when you’re feeling satiated. Research confirms that portion sizes heavily influence how much we eat. So, if you’re trying to lose or maintain weight, learning how to better manage portion…

The Carnivore Diet – What Is It, And What Are the Potential Risks?

April 25, 2019 at 1:49 pm5 min reading

Health & Training

The carnivore diet is said to promise some amazing benefits such as weight loss, better digestive health, improved mental clarity, and even improved autoimmune disease management. Two questions one should to ask themselves with any diet is one, what it is exactly? And two, what…

Choose Your Post-Ride Snack Before You Head Out

April 11, 2019 at 8:07 am4 min reading

Health & Training

A recent study at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln explored how exercise influences food intake. They found that it makes a big difference whether you choose your post-ride snack before your training session or wait with your choice after. The results are really helpful, especially for…

Nutrition for Active Seniors – What Vitamins to Focus on

April 10, 2019 at 7:00 am4 min reading

Health & Training

Nutritional deficiencies are one of the key factors for declining health in seniors. It’s OK to have a poor day of eating sometimes but even a small chronic deficit that accumulates for years or decades can cause major health problems. Here is how to cover…

Nutrition for Active Seniors – How Is It Different

April 2, 2019 at 1:11 pm5 min reading

Health & Training

Most of us want to live long and well. Modern medicine can take care of the “long” part but if you want to live “well”, you have to optimize your nutrition and lifestyle. Do it right and you will be able to travel and enjoy…