by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Jan 10, 2018 | Sports Nutrition, Uncategorized, Vegetarian/Vegan
One major trend as we head into 2018 is Plant Based Eating. You can definitely expect to see even more vegan and vegetarian options in grocery stores and restaurants. Can plant based eating be good for athletes? If it is well planned to meet nutrient needs, it can be...
by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Jan 21, 2017 | Sports Nutrition, Uncategorized
“Proper nutrition won’t make an average athlete elite, but poor nutrition will make an elite athlete average” A varied diet of mostly whole and minimally processed foods is essential for any athlete. Nutrients should come from food first, not supplements. I use...
by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Sep 6, 2016 | Sports Nutrition, Uncategorized
(If you want to learn more about this topic – check out this podcast episode about Carb Loading Mistakes to Avoid! Listen here or check out The Fuelled Triathlete on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for more endurance nutrition advice) You often hear of runners and...
by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Jun 20, 2016 | Sports Nutrition, Uncategorized
What’s fuelling you during exercise? When you choose the right foods at the right time, the pre-workout meal can help: Prevent low blood sugar (a drop in blood sugar an leave you feeling tired, sluggish and less alert) Maintain glycogen (This is the stored form of...
by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Jun 14, 2016 | Sports Nutrition, Uncategorized
As an athlete, the decision to lose weight can be a number of reasons. Reducing body fat may positively impact your performance by improving your power to weight ratio, agility, speed and/or endurance, and it may be necessary to reach a certain weight class. Your...
by dochertyrd | Jun 12, 2016 | Sports Nutrition, Uncategorized
Getting the right nutrients after a long, strenuous workout is crucial for athletes so that you can still perform and train hard during your next workout, repair and grow muscle and prevent illness. Protein alone won’t do all that though! Carbohydrates and healthy...
