Is pre-workout fueling necessary? In this training video I explain everything you need to know about proper fueling before your workout, to get the maximum results. Studies show there’s a significant improvement in your training session when you eat carbohydrates within 45 minutes prior to your workout. Topics discussed: What ‘pre-workout fueling’ actually is Why […]

What do I take to boost my workout performance? In this video I discuss the benefits of one cup of coffee as the best non-supplement workout boost. Who doesn’t want to be able to workout longer and harder, with less perceived exertion? We all want our workouts to be as effective as possible, so in […]

In this video clip, I reveal the 3 top reasons your metabolism is suppressed, and how to turn it around. As a dietitian for over 10 years, specifically in sports dietetics, my passion is working with athletes, active individuals and those competing in endurance sports such as runners or triathletes. But there’s a common problem […]

Are you a parent of a teenage athlete who wants your child to become faster and stronger but not at the expense of their health? Sports nutrition supplements are usually the first go-to to reach these goals. There are key factors you should be looking at when it comes to sports nutrition supplements and I’m […]

The sports nutrition you give your body before a game or competition can make a big difference in your performance! Being a student athlete is hard work – you have to balance school, practice, games and maybe even a job. Eating properly before games and competitions may seem like just one more thing to add […]

Is Intermittent Fasting really a healthy choice for weight loss? I recently posted about the ketogenic diet (click here to read if you missed it) but that’s not the only option for weight loss these days. Chances are you’ve heard of intermittent fasting or ‘IF’ for short. IF is nothing new – in fact fasting […]

Have you been considering the ketogenic diet to help you lose weight? Chances are you’ve heard of your friend or a friend of a friend or that girl on the internet who follows it and has lost a gazillion pounds. So you think, “well it’s worked for them so why not?” But perhaps you’ve wondered […]

Eating healthy doesn’t have to break the bank, if you know a few tips for inexpensive ways to increase the quality of your food. Quality food will not only improve your health but also your body composition and how you look and feel overall. Why is Healthy Food So Expensive? It does appear that healthy […]

What if you could take a pill, in this case a vitamin, that would prevent a number of health conditions AND improve athletic performance? It could be a reality with vitamin D; also known as the sunshine vitamin. What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a hormone that is essential to bone and muscle health. […]

Protein: Is too much of a good thing not a good thing? Protein is a necessary macronutrient that is necessary for life but does that mean we can eat it in unlimited quantities? The amount of protein one person needs is highly dependent on a number of factors such as age, gender, body composition, sport, […]