Lessons of a vaccine “strollout”
What determined the successful roll out of COVID-19 vaccines in 2021? Was it government or was it empowering our communities once they had access? Find out….
The V Word (Vaccination)
Such a strange & unprecedented time we live in, where saying the V word can create automatic tension in a conversation….
Milk Alternatives- What to Look For
Non-dairy milk alternatives have become more & more popular for consumption. Whether for flavour, taste, the environment, lifestyle or intolerances people are….
Is dairy really that scary?
Dairy is the nerd at school getting bullied for no reason other than it hasn’t turned around to defend itself yet. It’s time to step in to throw some heat (state the facts) and even up the score.
Are Health Star Ratings Useful?
The Health Star Rating (HSR) system in Australia is a front of packet tool to help understand the nutritional profile of a certain food. It was first introduced in 2014….
How to optimise recovery nutrition
Refuelling is often overlooked in sports performance. You've got the medal (or buckle) so what's the point of refeeding properly…
Nitrates for performance- Our very own NOS button?
Over the past 5 or so years, dietary nitrates have gained a lot of attention and research in the world of sports performance. They have gained interest as another ergogenic aid…..
Caffeine intake for sports performance
Caffeine is one of the widest known stimulates around the world. It is in energy drinks, pre workout……
Fuelling mid race
Race nutrition is a crucial and often overlooked aspect of endurance training and racing. Done right, it can get you across the line to reap the rewards of a solid training block. Done poorly it can result in a DNF or you off pooping in the bushes.
What is carb loading?
Carbohydrate loading is the strategy used prior to endurance competition to top up glycogen stores in the muscle and liver. When done properly, the athlete…
What is fasted cardio & is it useful for endurance performance?
Fasted cardio is the personal choice to not eat food (or forget to) before a workout or training session.
This more often than not occurs in the morning as there is usually a larger time period where you haven’t taken in any food due to sleep….
Which sugar is the healthiest?
Brown sugar, white sugar, raw sugar, honey? Added sugars are roughly the same at 16 calories per teaspoon give or take…