The Power of Omega 3’s for Athletes
When you think about fuelling athletic performance, what comes to mind? Protein shakes? Carb loading? But there’s another key player that deserves […]
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An update on Creatine
Creatine is by the far the number 1 supplement we get asked about in clinic these days. Its use spreads across so […]
Disordered Eating in Athletes
A summary of the ‘Disordered Eating in High-Performance Sport Position Statement’ from the Australian Institute of Sport What is Disordered Eating? Disordered […]
The Sleep-Athlete Connection: How Quality Rest Boosts Athletic Success
Sleep is often called the “secret weapon” of athletes and is one of the most under-rated tools we have to enhance performance. […]
Probiotics for Athletes
What are probiotics? Are they for you? Are they safe for athletes? This article covers all the need-to-know basics about probiotics from […]
Omega 3’s and Sports Performance
Omega-3’s are polyunsaturated fats that are essential in our diet. This means they cannot be made by your body and need to […]
What’s the link between genetics and weight?
We know all too well that weight loss can be a huge struggle for so many people. A lifetime of going on […]
Caffeine and Exercise Performance: An update on the research
Caffeine is one of the world’s most commonly used natural stimulants with 90% of adults within western countries reporting they consume caffeine […]
Artificial Sweeteners: Are they bad for you?
What are artificial sweeteners? Artificial sweeteners are used to replace sugar generally because they are low calorie or contain no calories, so […]
Nutrition and MTHFR Mutation
I recently encountered a client with an ‘MTHFR gene mutation’ – a genetic condition that affects up to 30-50% of our population. […]