With a rise in vegan health foods available, we’re also seeing more rice protein supplements being used by athletes. In this article, I’ll compare whether rice protein is better than whey protein for muscle growth, repair, and performance. For starters, the problem we face with nutrition and supplementation is marketing hype, where companies aim to sell their supplements based … [Read more...]
Montmorency Tart Cherry
Montmorency Tart Cherries have been shown to increase the quality of sleep, endurance, and time to exhaustion - along with muscle recovery post-exercise. Continue reading to learn more: Tart cherries have been studied for their effects on improved recovery whilst lowering inflammation, along with increased levels of deep sleep and well-being. This is thanks to the high levels … [Read more...]
What to Eat Before a Workout: Performance and Recovery
Making sure you have the right nutrients in your body prior to exercise can make a big difference in the way you perform. You'll feel stronger with extended performance, along with improved recovery. As science is now beginning to highlight... what we eat seriously impacts exercise performance, such as how we can recover and perform, including our flexibility. One study … [Read more...]
Breakfast Ideas For Athletes: Quick and Easy Recipes
Eating a nutritious breakfast can set your day on the right path, from an increase in performance to enhanced muscle building and extended focus throughout the day - among other benefits which you'll discover in this article. https://youtu.be/n4EaUvxY_LY You may have heard it once or twice, the aged old saying 'breakfast is the most important meal of the day'. This may, … [Read more...]
What to Eat After a Workout? and Why!
Eating the right foods, at the right times after exercise, can increase recovery significantly. From reduced muscle scarring to additional focus and energy, a dedicated nutrition plan holds the key. For all of the hard work you put in, then it only makes sense to do that same in the kitchen. What I mean to say is... what you eat (and when) will largely decide your success or … [Read more...]