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How to decide whether a food is healthy or unhealthy

The first question to ask yourself is ‘does this food looknatural?’ Most nutritionists would agree that the main component of any healthy diet are minimally processed, natural /‘whole’ foods. In a previous blog on why you should eat whole foods instead … See more

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How much dehydration can you tolerate

WEBThere are a number of older lab-based studies in the scientific literature that do seem to point to an approximately 2% level of dehydration (by body weight loss) being …

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Science of recovery: importance of food, hydration and …

WEBIn the 1980s, Sports Scientist, John Ivy, proposed the idea that glycogen replacement could be enhanced by rapid post-exercise fuelling. At the time, the importance of recovery was …

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Why you should eat some quality protein with every meal

WEBIf you’re always hungry after a particular meal, a lack of protein is a common culprit. Getting a good amount of protein in each meal is therefore beneficial for managing hunger levels …

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How to rehydrate quickly and improve your recovery

WEB2. Add (enough) sodium to your fluids. Sodium is the predominant electrolyte in blood plasma and performs a critical role in fluid absorption and retention of liquids you drink. …

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Should you make fruit and veg a main source of …

WEBYes, that includes breakfast…. Strive for a wide variety of colours. This ensures you maximise nutrient intake since the colour of fruit and veg is closely linked to the nutrients …

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How much carb do athletes need in their day-to-day-diet

WEBFor me, an important part of a nutrition program focused on race performance is helping athletes understand how they practically hit targets like 60-90g of carb per hour during …

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Why you should eat whole foods instead of processed …

WEBGenerally speaking, foods are typically processed in order to: Increase shelf life. ‘Improve’ taste. Make them more consistent in shape. Make them look more appealing. Increase …

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What causes a stitch and how can you get rid of it

WEBBen Cox is a Sports Physiologist and Strength & Endurance Coach who specialises in endurance performance and the mechanics of running. Ben has a Bachelor's Degree …

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How does sleep deprivation affect athletic performance

WEBHow to improve sleep quality. A 2019 study found that increasing sleep duration by an average of 90-minutes for only 3 nights improved performance in a 1-hour cycling time …

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Are you fueling adequately to maintain your performance

WEBThis is often in a bid to stimulate weight loss because lower body weight is perceived to lead to enhanced performance, especially in endurance sports such as running and cycling …

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Are saunas an effective recovery tool for athletes

WEBOne study showed improved lipid panels equal to that of exercise and they performed 15 minute bouts in the sauna, followed by 2 minutes break, and this was carried out 3 times …

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Why do your eating habits change during times of stress

WEBPersistent stress triggers a greater release of the stress hormone cortisol via increased reactivity of the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis. Animal and human studies …

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How to stay hydrated during the Marathon Des Sables

WEBThrough your food. Re-hydrated processed foods contain lots of sodium, so things like ration packs are a great way to replenish electrolytes between stages, as is snacking on …

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Should endurance athletes use iron supplements

WEBFor pregnant women, it’s 27mg, but there isn’t an official iron recommendation for athletes. Some suggest that specifically female endurance athletes might need 70% more than …

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Does having clear urine really mean you're well hydrated

WEBThe issue is that, whilst urine colour can definitely be somewhat indicative of hydration status, there’s definitely not a simple and linear relationship between actual hydration …

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How long does it take to die from dehydration

WEBIf water losses continue without replacement and dehydration persists, then dizziness and fainting will occur (~5-8%). Fluid losses of 15-25% body water can be fatal. The blood …

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Do you sweat when you swim

WEBAs might be reasonably expected, research has found hotter water temperatures result in significantly higher sweat rates than cooler temperatures. The average sweat rate …

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Different types of sports drink and when to use them

WEBIsotonic = similar concentration to blood (~290 mOsm/L) Most traditional sports drinks (like Gatorade, Powerade, Lucozade Sport and so on) technically fall into the ‘isotonic’ …

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