Salt and Hydration for athletes The biggest concern for an endurance event is dehydration or hyponatremia. Dehydration by 2% can start to impact performance and Overhydrating by just 2% can cause hyponatremia. You need to avoid both. The best way…
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These are general guidelines for the amount of fuel you need to carry with you in the mountains. It depends on your fitness, pace, experience and body weight, this gives you a guideline – it’s better to come home with…
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Gelatin is basically cooked collagen. It comes from the super-nutritious bones, hides and connective tissues of animals. It is an excellent source of protein as it contains 18 amino acids, including essential and non-essential amino acids like glycine and proline,…
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Ancient Grains There are many grains and seeds which fall into the category of ancient: amaranth, barley, buckwheat, freekeh, farro, kamut (i.e. khorasan wheat), millet, quinoa, sorghum, spelt, teff; and chia, flax, and sesame seeds. Why the relatively recent popularity/interest…
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Are you looking for an alternative to coffee or carbs to give you a boost before training ? Give Matcha or MCT Oil a try. Matcha is fine, powdered Japanese green tea thats supports health, energy and vitality. It is made…
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Recovery Nutrition is essential Always eat a meal / snack within 30 minutes of finishing all exercise/sport. This is the best time of the day to include carbohydrate in a meal, be it fruit, vegetable or starchy carb. Not eating…
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Prior to an event such as UTA 50km or 100Km many people start to wonder if they need to “carb load” . The short answer is yes a little bit, but don’t go crazy adding extra pasta and bread to…
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Magnesium is an essential mineral for over 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, and helps your cells to make energy. Most people think of magnesium to be associated with cramping – and…
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Now that the colder weather seems to have set in, it is a good time to think about your immune system and make sure you are providing your body with the correct nutrition and resources to protect yourself from colds…
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Are you feeling sluggish ? In need of a re-boot after the party season ? Trying to shift a few kg’s ? Your liver plays a major role in the regulation of metabolic processes, supports the digestive system, controls blood…
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