Sports Nutrition Myths
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? … [Read More...]
Which Cooking Oils Are the Best Sources of Healthy Fats?
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 the food in. … [Read More...]
Essential minerals
Welcome to 'essential minerals'. Here you will find tips to make the most out of the minerals your body needs. Time-to- Run - Contributor Cynthia Hayward How to keep your body's engine in tip top form No athlete, be they Michael Johnson or Joe Plod, can survive for long without a regular intake of the … [Read More...]
Articles
This article continues on from Article 1 - Energy Sources Fats Fats are also considered … [Read More...]
This article will list and discuss the various energy sources available which supply … [Read More...]
Eating disorders are not just a female problem. Eight percent of elite male athletes in … [Read More...]
Take a tour of any supermarket today, and you will be struck by the number of margarine … [Read More...]
There are two essential fatty acids that contribute to a healthier heart and they are part … [Read More...]
Fat Reduction Pills will not make your heart stronger, will not increase your other … [Read More...]
In response to the article [ vitamins explored Vit C ] on the harmfulness of Vit C inre … [Read More...]
Welcome to 'essential minerals'. Here you will find tips to make the most out of the … [Read More...]
Carbohydrates
This article will list and discuss the various energy sources available which supply … [Read More...]
What are carbohydrates? All carbohydrates are made up from sugars. There are a number … [Read More...]
Most athletes know the importance of carbohydrates. And many see their main source coming … [Read More...]
The need for carbohydrates - Running for over 90-120 minutes at race pace can totally … [Read More...]
Omega
There are two essential fatty acids that contribute to a healthier heart and they are part … [Read More...]
Take a tour of any supermarket today, and you will be struck by the number of margarine … [Read More...]
What is the best source and what is the correct dose? Omega fatty acids can be … [Read More...]
There is much research emerging showing the benefits of fatty acids, including an … [Read More...]
