We all want a long and healthy life, and the simple way to make this more likely is to exercise regularly and eat well. That means having a balanced diet which supplies us with all the vitamins and minerals we need, but it also means being careful about what we use to cook and prepare… [Continue Reading]

Nutrition as a Vegan Runner – Maybe you want to train for a marathon. Perhaps you want to get more out of every mile. Either way, you’ve decided to improve your diet by giving veganism a try. Good for you! The lifestyle offers numerous benefits to your health and the planet.

  Athletes are always looking for a secret edge against the competition and what an athlete chooses for fuel can help. Because sports nutrition is an evolving area of sports science, it is prone to myths and misconceptions. You’ve probably heard all of these myths, but do you know the real facts?

Vitamins are normally associated with what the body finds difficult to produce on its own. These substances are important for a number of bodily functions and are required in small dosages. So for our own knowledge we can break vitamins down into ‘vital minimums’. In total thirteen vitamins have been identified and are listed as… [Continue Reading]

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) the amounts of selected nutrients considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of healthy people. The RDA are based on scientific knowledge and have been presented by a committee of the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). The Canadian equivalent is the Recommended Nutrient… [Continue Reading]