Many athletes have goals to build muscle mass. Whether for improving performance, strength, power, to move up a weight class or for an aesthetic reason, a well-planned resistance-training program built into the yearly training schedule is key. Assuming that is in…
The United Nations has declared 2016 as the International Year of the Pulses, and for good reason! Pulses are full of nutrients like fibre, protein, zinc and iron, and folate. They are very economical and also good for the environment, with a super small ecological…
Should you supplement with BCAAs? Walk into any supplement store, and you will find a multitude of products, often making bold claims, but is all the marketing hype backed by scientific evidence? Let’s take a closer look at a popular sports…
Written by: Courtney Carver Re-shared with Courtney Carver’s written permission. Original Post from Courtney Carver’s Blog Be More With Less: http://bemorewithless.com/the-story-of-the-mexican-fisherman/ This is the story that started the “be more with less” movement for me. While I knew all work and no play…
Download the PDF here: Healthy Meal Exchange Group 1. Find Health-Minded Friends: Arrange yourself into a group of 4 (ideal) or group of 3, with similar interests in healthy eating. Limit food restrictions to no more than one request per group (e.g….
This easy-to-follow Healthy Plate Model can make meal planning much simpler, more balanced, and good for you in the long run. Try setting up your lunch and dinner plate to look like the following: 1. Vegetables: Start off by filling 1/2 of…
How to Refuel During Long Runs Spring is just around the corner and many distance runners are gearing up for spring races, from 10km to full marathons, and more. As your training runs become longer and the intensity increases, you will…
As a Registered Dietitian & Sports Nutritionist, I help coach people to take positive action to eat healthier, exercise more, and break self-sabotaging bad habits. A lot of people come to see me hoping that I’ll prescribe them the magic bullet…
Fad diets too good to be true Story by: Zehra Camilleri Jafer & our NutritionRx Registered Dietitians Fad diets and cleanses, also known as detoxes, have been growing in popularity for years and with New Year’s resolutions in full swing, they…
Are you a competitive athlete? Check out this sports nutrition article where I was interviewed on how to fuel properly leading up to a competition for optimal performance. #nutrition #athlete #eattoperform #CrossFit #GameDay Summary of My Game Day Nutrition Tips: CARBS: Don’t fear carbs, especially…
