When it comes to the negative outcomes of relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S), the most well-known outcomes are poor bone health, irregular periods in females, and low testosterone in males. However, new research suggests that under-fuelling may also increase the risk of iron deficiency. As a reminder, RED-S is Read more…
After a hard workout, athletes want to do as much as they can to recover. What you eat post-workout not only helps you get the most out of your workout, but also kick starts the recovery process so that you can be prepared for your next workout. When it comes Read more…
Confession time. I’ve been putting off this blog topic because it’s something that I’m not so great at, eating a variety of fruits and vegetables. Truthfully, I could eat the same thing every single day and be perfectly content. My go to vegetables include: spinach, tomatoes, and brussels sprouts. As Read more…
When it comes to eating, I’m all about listening to hunger and fullness cues. Our bodies usually do a good job of letting us know when we are hungry and full. However, there is one situation in which our hunger and fullness cues can’t be trusted. This is post-workout. Read Read more…
Nutrition misinformation is rampant. Unfortunately, some of the worst nutrition advice I’ve heard has come from elite level runners. This advice is not meant to be detrimental, but typically comes from a lack of knowledge of evidence-based sports nutrition guidelines. This can be misleading to the fans of these athletes, Read more…
If you have been following my blog, then you are most likely aware of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). In a nutshell, RED-S occurs when insufficient calories are consumed by athletes, which has negative impacts on health and performance (for more detailed information, click here). While RED-S can occur Read more…
How we distribute our food throughout the day can impact our health. Athletes often have workouts in the morning and fail to properly refuel afterwards, often waiting until the evening to have a large meal. As a result, most of the day they are in a calorie deficit. This is Read more…
Who hasn’t heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? In my opinion, it’s also the most delicious meal of the day. A consistent theme that I see in practice is suboptimal protein intake at breakfast. No wonder people feel famished only a few hours later. The Read more…
Last week, I touched on the outcomes of RED-S on metabolic rate. Click here if you missed that blog. This week, I’ll touch on one of the less talked about outcomes of RED-S, gastrointestinal (GI) function such as bloating, nausea, gas, constipation and/or diarrhea. Altered GI function can be the Read more…