Food
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The principles of everyday eating
To many people, sports nutrition is about carbo-loading for a competition, or having the latest sports food or supplement. However,…
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Eat the right type and amount of fats and oils
Introduction In the old days we simply said ‘eat less fats and oils’, based on the observation that the typical…
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Periodising your nutrition program
In most sports, athletes periodise their training. There may be a base phase after the off-season in which high volumes…
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Carbohydrate loading for endurance events
Carbohydrate loading is one of the most talked about yet misunderstood topics in sports nutrition. For a start, all athletes,…
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Food and fluid intake during the race
For sprint races and events up to the Olympic distance, fluid needs are of greatest importance to competitors, with sports…
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