Triathlon Nutrition Blog

Fat vs. Carbs: What’s best for sports performance? Feb 02, 2016


There is so much media attention around low carbohydrate diets at the moment; it’s hard to decipher what is fact and what is fiction. Low-carbohydrate diets are not a new dietary concept by any means, yet they have made a popular comeback with claims of rapid weight loss and other health benefits. A
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Introducing: Dietitian Approved Athlete and Pro Cyclist - Nic Moerig Jan 18, 2016


Name: 
Nicole Moerig

Age: 31

Sport: Road Cycling

Occupation: Professional Cyclist/ Secondary PE & Science Teacher

Location: Currently Byron Bay, relocating to the UK in April for the European cycling season

I have always lived a very active lifestyle. I competed in cross country running as a tee...

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Stay Hydrated This Summer Jan 14, 2016


Summer is just around the corner and as the temperature heats up, now is the perfect time to visit hydration and its effects on exercise performance.

Our body is over 60% water making hydration essential for everyone, all the time. Water plays many important roles in our body including maintaining ...

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Caffeine and Sports Performance Jun 25, 2015

 

Caffeine is a widely used, socially acceptable stimulant.

It is found naturally in the leaves, beans and fruits of a variety of plants. The most common dietary sources of caffeine include tea, coffee, cola, energy drinks, chocolate and supplemented sports foods like gels and shots. It is rap...

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