Triathlon Nutrition Blog

 
Eating For Immunity - Coffee & Questions - 22nd May 2020 May 22, 2020


Coffee & Questions - 22nd May 2020

Now that the colder months are upon us down under, it’s time to be proactive with our nutrition for the best immune system defence.
 
Today I'm giving you my top 5 tips to Eat for Immunity!
  1. Rest and Recovery is key!
  2. Avoid low Energy Availability
  3. Carbohy...
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5 Strategies for Managing your 'Return' to Training May 15, 2020

Coffee & Questions - 15th May 2020

 
Now that Coronavirus restrictions are starting to be lifted and group training sessions are kicking off here in QLD, it’s the perfect time to make sure you’ve got your nutrition sorted to maximise training and continue to support your immune system.

Today on C...

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Coffee & Questions - 8th May 2020 May 08, 2020

 

Coffee & Questions - 8th May 2020

Happy Fri-Yay !!

 
Today we went a little deep on Coffee & Questions as I tried to channel my Dr Karl to answer Liam's question on lactic acid and Jo's question on Nitrate 😆.
 
To kick-off, Ben wanted to know if I deliver my cooking! The answer is no... but ...
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5 Tips for Staying Healthy During Isolation Apr 30, 2020


Now more than ever it’s important to eat well and look after ourselves. As a dietitian, I feel like it's my mission to help you through this crazy time with practical, easy to understand and implement advice, no matter where you are! In the best way I know how – nutrition!

In a world of uncertainty...

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Which Sports Drink is the Best? Feb 13, 2020


When it comes to Sports Drinks, there are far too many choices!

Which sports drink has the most electrolytes? Which sports drink has the most sodium? Which sports drink is isotonic? What sports drink has the least sugar? Which sports drink is the best for hydration?

And most importantly, what spor...

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Dehydration: The Negative Effects Feb 12, 2020


We lose water on a daily basis. We exhale water when we breathe, we lose water through our skin as sweat and we excrete water in our urine. Without regularly replacing this fluid we become dehydrated. We can’t train our bodies to adapt to dehydration, unfortunately. It’s not something you can become...

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5 Tips to Manage Your Body Composition: Body Fat Loss for Triathletes Oct 15, 2019


I often see endurance athletes struggling to manage their body composition. They strive to be leaner so drastically cut calories and then suffer for it with reduced energy levels, poor training performance and increased risk of illness and injury...

I despise the word ‘diet’ and don’t even get me s...

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The BIA scan: A valuable measure of body composition? Sep 26, 2019


I can’t be the only one that’s noticed Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) scans popping up in just about every gym 12-week challenge, or ‘get fit for summer’ promo. These scans are advertised as a ‘new’ and ‘improved’ way to accurately measure your body composition that’s not going to cost you a
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Dismissing the Detox Sep 24, 2019


This obsession with the ‘detox’ seems to come from a place of wanting to drastically reset our body. Usually following a period of indulgence in high fat and sugary foods, and probably a few too many wines or beers as well. The idea of a detox is plucked up as a saving grace as if days or weeks of d
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Dietitian Approved Crew – Annabel Rothfield Feb 14, 2019


Watch out for this legend who is toeing the start line at her first-ever 70.3 at Geelong this weekend. Together with training buddy and cousin Phoebe. We’ve been privileged to be a part of their triathlon journeys so asked them to share who they are and what they do.

These two were complete b...

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Dietitian Approved Crew – Phoebe Rothfield Feb 14, 2019


Watch out for this legend who is toeing the start line at her first-ever 70.3 at Geelong this weekend. Together with training buddy and cousin Annabel. We’ve been privileged to be a part of their triathlon journeys so asked them to share who they are and what they do.
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Healthy Eating for Men Nov 18, 2018


When men think of healthy eating for some reason, they automatically think they have to eat salad. But we’re here to tell you, you can be healthy without having to resort to boring rabbit food!

Men and women aren’t that different when it comes to daily nutrition. Yes, men tend to have...

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