Triathlon Nutrition Blog
Introducing Pat!
We have the absolute pleasure of running regularly with Pat right here in Brisbane.
He makes running look just so easy! We could only dream of running even half as fast or as efficiently as this Swiss machine!
Quite the competitor, Pat has a long list of achievements in the...
Calcium is one of the most important minerals in our body. In fact, without calcium we wouldnât be able to stand or eat as 99% of our calcium is in our bones and teeth!
A small amount of calcium is also dissolved in the blood and is essential for our heart, muscles, blood and nerves. In fact, every...
Introducing Dave!
Dave aka Bangar can do it all. From indoor rowing to rugby, surf swimming, pool swimming and running, what canât you do well Dave? Just quietly he holds the title for the No. 1 ranked Indoor Rower for the half marathon IN THE WORLD!
Daveâs next focus is on smashing his Gold Coast...
Introducing Bec!
An all-round LEGEND, Bec is one of our longest-standing clients! She even has an original meal plan with our old logo on it â sorry about that Bec đ From humble beginnings as a triathlete 3 years ago, sheâs gearing up to race Cairns IRON(Wo)MAN this weekend. Good luck Bec! Youâre g...
We look at the latest evidence on what cramps are, why we get them, how to prevent them and how pickle juice may be able to help.
What are muscle cramps?
Ah cramps! They make me nervous just thinking about them! Most of us have had one at some point or another but what are they exactly?
A cramp i...
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Schools are backâŚâPhew!â I hear you say⌠Kids are kept busy for the term and parents can find their sanity again.
With back to school also comes the challenge of school lunches. They can be fun for the first week or two and then boredom sets in for both parents and kids alike. Here are a few tip...
As the Turmeric latte surges to the front of the trend list, what is it about this spice thatâs causing all the hype? We take a look at what it is, the potential benefits and how to include it in your diet.Â
Why the hype?
Turmeric is a golden yellow spice that has been used for centuries in Indian...
Sports Supplements are everywhere! Â I struggle to keep up with the latest products on the market with new brands popping up every week. As many athletes search for that âmagic bulletâ, sports supplements have become a multi-billion dollar industry. In fact, a recent study found that 40-70% of athlet...
We asked Professional Cyclist Nic Moerig to provide a little bit of insight into what itâs like on the road as an elite athlete. Her account may surprise youâŚ
Words by Nic Moerig
At World Tour races you are constantly surrounded by athletes from the Worldâs top teams. You race together, stay t...
There can be many reasons for feeling tired and exhausted sometimes. Keeping up with the demands of training, getting enough sleep, managing stress, eating well and staying hydrated are all factors that affect how we feel day to day. Meeting our vitamin and mineral requirements is also key to feelin...
Iâm not sure when it happened, but somewhere along the line, the potato has become a forbidden food, while sweet potato joins the âsuperfoodâ ranks. The poor potato has been given the flick in preference for the miracle starchy vegetable, but how does the humble potato stack up nutritionally? ...
Thereâs been lots of talk in the media about chocolate being good for you. From lowering blood pressure to increase HDL cholesterol, itâs the new wonder drug (apparently). Dark chocolate, in particular, is rich in cocoa, which is the seed part of the cocoa tree. Cocoa is rich in a compound called fl...
