Eating for Performance
Athletes Perform Poorly in Nutrition 101
A recent study in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition found that a majority of athletes are fairly clueless when it comes to making wise choices with respect to supplementation for sports performance.
Will You Get Faster on a Keto Diet?
Many proponents of the ketogenic diet claim that it not only helps with weight loss but also increases exercise endurance by making the body more efficient at burning fat and ketones for energy. However, an investigation by New Zealand researchers, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, hints at a different outcome.
FODMAP Gut Check: Test Your Knowledge
Irritable bowel syndrom affects about 10%–15% of the population worldwide, and up to 70% of athletes go through some sort of gastrointestinal disturbance. What fitness professionals can do is educate ourselves about the condition and learn how a low-FODMAP diet can play a role in managing IBS symptoms.
A Case for Breakfast Before a Workout
Should you eat breakfast before a workout? A new study has confirmed that eating breakfast makes a difference.
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