On Sunday, I will be running the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Since running season seems to be in full swing for many other runners as well, I thought it was time that I wrote a blog on fuelling during exercise. I have learned a lot in this area through personal Read more…
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 loading when they aren’t actually consuming the recommended amount of Read more…
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 will be talking about fasted exercise training in the context Read more…
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 how healthy butter is for athletes. Is this true? There Read more…
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 may seem like an easy way to potentially boost performance Read more…
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 have been given a bad rap. Too often, I hear Read more…
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 planned meal or snack can help your body properly recover Read more…
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 unless you have completed the required education. This involves a Read more…