Triathlon Nutrition Blog
If you're a triathlete who's ever been tempted by AG1, the green powder promising to cover all your nutritional bases in one daily scoop, and wondered whether it's actually worth it, this is for you.
A peer-reviewed study dropped in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition exami...
Are Creatine Gummies Just Expensive Lollies? What Every Triathlete Needs to Know
If youâre a triathlete trying to stay ahead of the pack, chances are youâve heard about creatine gummies. They look like the perfect solution: convenient, tasty and easy to throw in your gym bag. But are they actually ...
Creatine has been making headlines lately, and for good reason. Itâs one of the most researched supplements out there, yet athletes are still bombarded with confusing claims and gimmicky products.
Thatâs why I was thrilled to be featured as an expert source in an ABC News article by journalist Paig...
Proper recovery and performance enhancement have always been top priorities for athletes. But what happens when new trends promise to deliver these benefits with the allure of convenience? Is it worth the investment, or even safe? Today, we delve into the growing trend that is IV hydration and explo...
Ironman announced early this year that they're phasing out Gatorade Endurance and introducing Mortal Hydration for their North American races. This change is not global, so our friends in Australia and the UK can breathe a sigh of relief. But if youâre heading to a North American event, you need to ...
So, whatâs the deal? What is sodium bicarbonate? How does it work? And is it something you should be looking at?
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Thereâs a new supplement on the market from one of the big supplement companies that markets heavily to triathletes â bicarbonate aka bicarb of soda, baking soda or sodium bicarbonate....
Vitamins play many important roles in the body.
There are 13 essential vitamins our body needs for normal, healthy functioning.
Our body cannot make these itself (or cannot make enough of them) so, for the most part, we need to get them through our diet.
When vitamins are missing from the diet, p...
What's the best protein powder for triathletes?
A number of people have mentioned protein powders to me lately â as if it was the best thing in the world.  Iâm going to dive a little deeper into protein powders (and try not to offend supplement companies in the process!!)
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FIRSTLY â I have a food ...
What is a Hydrogel? Does it improve endurance performance?
Hydrogel technology is making a wave in the sports nutrition scene with products like Maurten hitting the market.
But what is a hydrogel? And is it beneficial to endurance performance?
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I asked Andy King, exercise physiologist at the Austra...
Do You Need Salt Tablets?
Many endurance athletes take salt tablets, but do we really need them? I spoke with the sodium and hydration master aka Alan McCubbin to break down everything you need to know about sodium, hydration and endurance exercise.
Hereâs what we discussed:
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Why is sodium is import...
Today on Coffee & Questions I answered your question - Is caffeine good for endurance performance?
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Where can you find it?
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Is there evidence for the use of caffeine?
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What are the effects of caffeine?
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How much do you need to take? More is not better
Below is a brief summary but please watch ...
Today on Coffee & Questions âď¸Â  I gave a brief overview of the...

It is an EPIC, evidence-based resource from the great minds of Sports Nutrition. As a globally recognised framework, I think it's important to showcase.Â
You can check it out HERE
Before you reach for your supplements though, I want...