Not sure how much carbs to consume before, during and after exercise? With so much noise around low-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets, its easy to get confused as to how much carbohydrate you really need. Here’s a summary of the current carbohydrate recommendations for fuelling your body.
‘Where do you get your protein?’ is probably the most common question every vegan gets asked. And none more so than athletes and regular exercisers. Dietary protein is needed to repair muscle cells damaged during intense exercise as well as to build new muscle proteins. But can you get enough protein from plant-based foods for optimal performance and recovery?
Your gut microbiota has a huge impact on virtually every aspect of your physical and mental health. Now a growing body of research suggests that it also affects your performance and recovery.
With less than three weeks to go before the 2021 London Marathon, here are nine evidence-backed nutrition tips to help you get the most out of your marathon training
CBD (cannabidiol) seems to be all the rage among athletes and regular exercisers. Among other things it purports to help relieve pain, reduce muscle soreness and inflammation, improve sleep quality and ease anxiety. Approximately 4 – 6 million UK adults have tried CBD. However, research to support its use is sparse and manufacturers are not allowed to make explicit health claims for it. Here’s what you need to know about cannabidiol.
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…
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,…
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
This article (part 1) covers sports supplements supported by solid evidence: vitamin D, caffeine, beetroot juice, beta-alanine, iron, vitamin B12 and iron
