What and When to Eat Before a Workout?
Fuelling your body with the right nutrients before exercise will give you the energy you need to perform at your best
Nutrition for Recovery From Sports Injuries
Almost every athlete will have to take time off from training due to a sports injury at some stage. A survey of British Olympic athletes found that 43% of athletes get at least one injury per season, some suffering multiple injuries, with each injury causing on average 17 days lost to training and one competition…
Will a Plant-Based Diet Make You a Better Athlete?
There is no doubt that plant-based eating is on the rise. Elite athletes from runners to football players are increasingly adopting vegetarian or vegan diets for improved performance, quicker recovery and overall health. While there is plenty of science to support the health benefits of plant based diets, does this also mean that they will…
How to Spot Whether You Are Under-Fuelling
Under-fuelling can have a serious effect on your health and performance. The problem is many athletes and regular exercisers are eating less than they realise. What starts as a genuine desire to shed a few pounds or get fitter can easily backfire and result in under-fuelling. This means that day after day, week after week,…
Which Supplements Really Work (part 2)?
In this article I cover supplements that may be worth considering and those that have no or limited benefit. Cherry Juice, Blackcurrant extract, Collagen, Turmeric/ curcumin, ‘Greens’ powders, Branched chain amino acids, Cannabidiol (CBD), Nootropics
Which Supplements Really Work (part 1)?
This article (part 1) covers sports supplements supported by solid evidence: vitamin D, caffeine, beetroot juice, beta-alanine, iron, vitamin B12 and iron
What every athlete needs to know about protein
Getting enough protein in your diet is important for everyone – but especially for athletes. Along with helping you feel fuller for longer, this macronutrient helps build and repair your muscles, cartilage, ligaments after a tough workout. Even if you hit the recommended guidelines, you may not be getting enough protein to recover fully from your workouts. According to the International Society of Sports Nutrition, athletes need more protein than the average person and recommends consuming between 1.4g and 2g of protein per kilogram a day
Coronavirus: How to Support your Health and Training To Avoid Covid-19
I hope you are as well as possible during these difficult and unsettling times. Understandably, everyone is worried and wants to do everything possible to protect themselves and others from catching Covid-19. Unfortunately, this fear around the coronavirus pandemic has given rise to all kinds of nutritional quackery, supplements and snake oil products claiming to…
6 Nutrition Trends for 2020
The start of a new year always gets me thinking about the nutrition and food trends for the months ahead. Now, with a new decade to look forward to, here are my predictions for what you can expect to be eating in 2020: Plant power The vegan trend will continue for 2020. One third of…