Nutritional Strategies For Female Athletes

In general, female athletes should increase their carbohydrate intake in order to sustain intensive training and competition. Read more

Protein Needs For Athletes

Protein is essential for athletes because it promotes new muscle growth and tissue repair.  The recommended protein intake is 1.2 to 1.7g/kg body weight each day.  Read more

Carbs Do An Athletes Body Good

Female athletes benefit the most from the amount of carbohydrates stored in the body.  According to eMedicine, carbohydrate needs are commonly based on an athlete’s body size and activity level. Read more

Quick Breakfast Ideas

When you are on the go but need some fuel to get you going in the morning, try on one of these breakfast ideas for size: Read more

Tips For Healthy Eating

A healthy eating plan and regular physical activity are the building blocks of good health. Poor eating habits and physical inactivity may lead to overweight and related health problems. Read more

Sports Nutrition Tip: Avoid Drinking Sodas

When you’re training, go easy on the soft drinks in your sports nutrition diet. There has been some indication that drinking a lot of carbonated sodas, especially cola, can have an adverse effect on bone strength, especially in teenage girls. Read more

Water: The Body’s Lifeblood

The human body can last weeks without food, but only days without water. The body is made up of approximately 55 to75 per cent water. Read more

The Importance of Nutrition for Female Athletes

Poor nutrition in female athletes can cause tiredness, performance plateaus or decreases, burn-out, and repeated injuries. Read more