A collection of articles and research studies outlining topics related to nutrition, supplementation, and eating for health, weight management or performance.
Ten things you need to know about vegetables Are you getting your five serves of vegetables a day? And your daily dose of all those vitamins, minerals like iron and calcium, plus phytonutrients? Or are your storage, prep and cooking methods removing too many nutritious goodies before they even reach your plate? Here’s some tips
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Protein intake for athletes From requirements to optimum adaptation Opinion on the role of protein in promoting athletic performance is divided along the lines of how much aerobic-based versus resistance-based activity the athlete undertakes. Athletes seeking to gain muscle mass and strength are likely to consume higher amounts of dietary protein than their endurance-trained counterparts.
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Creatine for post-weight training recovery – or save your money? Creatine is an amino acid that helps to supply energy to all cells in the body, primarily the muscles, and can be found in foods such as red meat and fish. Creatine is also available in a supplement form, and can be taken by ingesting
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