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Megan Kuikman

Carbo-Loading 101

With just over one-week until the Scotiabank Waterfront Toronto Marathon, I am starting to think about carbohydrate loading. Proper carbohydrate loading for an endurance event can make a huge difference in performance. However, many athletes believe that they are carbohydrate Read more…

By Megan Kuikman, 6 years6 years ago
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Fasted Exercise Training

Fasted exercise training is a technique used by many endurance athletes. This post is going to unpack the potential benefits of fasted exercise training and examine if you should be incorporating it into your training regimen. Please note that I Read more…

By Megan Kuikman, 6 years6 years ago
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The Truth About Butter

I love trying out new recipes, especially those posted on running websites or by famous athletes, but lately I’ve been noticing a trend, an emphasis on butter. That’s right, butter. Often with these recipes, there is a corresponding statement of Read more…

By Megan Kuikman, 6 years6 years ago
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Should I Take a Vitamin or Mineral Supplement?

Vitamin and mineral supplements are readily available and easy to take. Walk through any grocery store and there is surely an aisle stocked with hundreds of different vitamin and mineral supplements claiming optimal health. Taking a vitamin or mineral supplement Read more…

By Megan Kuikman, 6 years6 years ago
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Workout Recovery Nutrition: Part 2

In my last blog post, I talked about the importance of consuming protein after a hard workout. While protein is extremely important, it is only one part of the bigger picture. Of equal importance to protein are carbohydrates. Unfortunately, carbohydrates Read more…

By Megan Kuikman, 6 years6 years ago
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Workout Recovery Nutrition: Part 1

In my own experience, the post-exercise meal or snack is often neglected. However, what you eat after a workout is important because the body is ready to store energy again, repair muscle and fill up with fluid. Eating a well Read more…

By Megan Kuikman, 6 years6 years ago
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Dietitian vs. Nutritionist

Ever wonder what the difference is between a “dietitian” and “nutritionist”? These two titles are not interchangeable. In Canada, the designation “Registered Dietitian (RD)” is both regulated and protected. This means that you cannot legally call yourself a Registered Dietitian Read more…

By Megan Kuikman, 7 years6 years ago

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