Nutrition for endurance athletes

Planning all year round to ensure optimal sports performance

in Dietary basics

The difference between every day nutrition and training/recovery nutrition The task of framing the perfect nutrition plan can be a daunting task even for experienced athletes. However, as Amanda Carlson explains, if you break it down into different pieces and understand those individual parts that make the whole, you will discover that creating the perfect... MORE

Bean salad recipe suitable for all athletes

in Dietary basics

This bean salad recipe packs a delicious nutritional punch If the ‘S’ word conjures up visions of a bowl of limp lettuce, garnished with cucumber and tomatoes, it’s time to think again. Done right, salads can pack a nutritional punch to meet the demands of the most active sportsmen and women. Even better, they can... MORE

Recommended Protein Intake to Build Muscle Mass

in Dietary basics

Optimum protein intake levels for athletes and when to take protein to build muscle Article at a glance: The issue of optimum protein intake levels for athletes seeking muscle mass gains is addressed and some of the myths are dispelled; Protein quality and the role of the essential amino acids (particularly leucine) is discussed; The... MORE