Nutrition in Sport
Taking you to the next level
Food
The Power of Food and how to include it in the athlete’s diet. Getting the most from food choices and how to make them appeal with great tasting recipes and meals.
Supplementation
There are times when diet alone cannot provide everything required during training. Here we review the benefit of specific nutritional supplements and how they might be useful in an athlete’s program.
Discussion
Current topics for discussion shall be presented here and you can have your say and debate them with each other. Voice your opinion!
Latest News
How safe are your supplements?
The risk of an inadvertent positive doping test is a very real problem facing athletes who compete in events governed by anti-doping rules. Several studies have found banned stimulants and anabolic agents detected in dietary supplements bought over the counter. Are you leaving yourself open to this? Dietary supplements can … Read more
Caffeine and Football Performance
Caffeine is the most commonly used “drug” by our entire population but its use in sport as an ergogenic aid is also high. A recent study looked into the presence of caffeine in post-competition urine samples taken for drug testing (Coso JD et al, 2011). The results revealed 3 out … Read more
Oatmeal Pancakes
These are a great pancake recipe, light and fluffy due to the egg whites and very easy to make. They make an ideal breakfast or meal after a tough training session. 3 whole eggs 120g fine oat flour 1 heaped teaspoon baking powder 140ml milk Pinch of salt Separate the eggs, whites … Read more
Latest Recipes
Sticky Toffee Rice Crispy Bars
Date and maple syrup based rice crispy bars. Good pre training or match snack to keep fuel levels up without high insoluble fibre and fat.