Eating for Performance
Energy Deficiency in Active Adults
Energy deficiency is increasingly recognized beyond elite sport, affecting recreationally active adults who unintentionally underfuel relative to training, work, and life demands. Unlike overt dieting, energy deficiency can occur without…
Cutting Calories Won’t Bring Podium Finishes
Attempts by endurance athletes to slash calorie intake to drop or maintain a lower body weight prior to competition can be driven by a belief that fewer pounds will enhance…
A New Study on Protein Timing
A study challenges the persistent narrative around protein timing that extra grams of protein consumed over a certain amount go to waste.
Time-Restricted Eating and Resistance Training
Recent research on time-restricted eating and resistance training, plus several practical application tools to implement with your clientele.
Mycoprotein for Muscle Growth
A diet rich in mycoprotein produced similar muscle-building results as deits containing protein from meat.
A Protein Primer
The nutraceutical effect of protein makes amino acids build up in muscle, which may help improve recovery-adaptation from exercise.
Plant Protein to Build Muscle
When it comes to building muscle, plant protein has been considered inferior. But we’re learning that this might not be the case.
Nutrition for Young Athletes
Participation in athletics can be an important contributor to an adolescent’s physical, cognitive and emotional development.
Cooked or Raw Eggs for Muscle Recovery?
Tests showed that more muscle-stimulating amino acids became available in the body after ingesting boiled eggs compared with raw eggs.
Carbs for Weightlifting
Investigators did a comprehensive review of the literature on carbs for weightlifting and the impact on resistance training performance.
Caffeine and Athletes
Athletes turn to caffeine to help them get through a tough workout, but as with any good thing, too much can be problematic for performance.
Bye or Buy? Pea Protein
Some research does demonstrate that pea protein can be just as effective at improving muscle size and strength.
Athlete Diet Breaks
If you have clients who are following a rigid athlete diet, tell them that letting off the gas for a short time may do their bodies good.
Carbs for Athletes
It’s been assumed that an athlete’s calorie intake affects the risk for RED-S, but the amount of carbs for athletes may be a greater concern.
Protein in Meat Substitutes for Muscles
Can protein in meat substitutes tilt the balance in favor of building muscle to the same degree as their genuine counterparts?
College Athletes Need Sports Nutrition Education
Turns out female collegiate athletes may be missing the mark when it comes to sports nutrition, according to a study.
Whole Dairy Protein Versus Protein Powder
Many turn to whey powder to get their protein, but can whole food dairy protein build up muscle just as effectively?
Caffeine for Endurance Performance
Caffeine has long been used by athletes, and now we have a better idea of the benefits of caffeine for endurance performance.
