Nutrient timing for athletes… When should you eat? Does it matter when you eat? These are very common questions that I receive and the answers are different for each person because when to eat certain foods depends on the following factors: 1. Your goals2. Your preferences3. Your lifestyle Nutrient Timing for Performance Nutrition. Does Nutrient […]
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Let’s face facts… It’s Christmas, therefore we’ll all be eating MORE for a couple of weeks.
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Over the next 3 days I’ll be looking at dietary protein and the 3 Ts you should focus on to maximise its effects on increasing muscle size, strength and function.
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After outlining how much protein is required to maximise muscle protein synthesis (MPS) yesterday, the next most influential element of protein intake is the type of protein.
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Firstly, the order I have done for the 3 Ts is actually based on priority for MPS. More protein is best, of this the type of protein enhances those effects, and then distributing the protein will complete the set. Getting each of these rights will optimise your protein intake.
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If you’re unaware of the important roles the sunshine vitamin/vitamin D plays in the body, hopefully, this will give you an insight into how and why you should avoid vitamin D deficiency. What Is The Sunshine Vitamin/Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a pro-hormone that is primarily obtained from direct sunlight exposure to the skin (vitamin
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Sports nutrition supplementation is a multi-billion pound industry with thousands of products available to athletes and the general public, designed to enhance sports performance, body composition, and health.
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Tea and coffee are the most widely consumed drinks across the world after water. People typically drink 4-6 cups per day, and may consider it essential to get them through the day…thanks to caffeine!
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What is a Vegan Diet? A vegan diet is a plant-based lifestyle that prohibits the consumption of all animal products, with many people adopting a vegan diet for health, environmental and strong ethical beliefs concerning animal welfare. Strict vegans will also avoid using any products that have been tested on animals or wear leather or
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