Tag: protein
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The Body Signs Series – #2 Muscle Pain & Weakness
Are your muscles weak & achy, even if you haven’t exercised recently? Then you may consider checking your nutrient levels…
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Reblog: Protein Powders 101
A lot of you may be wondering about protein powders… Should I be taking them? Which one should I buy? How often? And so on. Read a summary of fellow blogger Deniza’s guide to protein powders to help you make the right decision. Guide to Protein Powders: Which kind is best for what?…
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Calories and Optimal Food Intake – Part 2
In the Paul‘s last post we looked at the basics about calories and metabolism. Now let’s see how calories affect weight management: Whether you are trying to lose weight, maintain weight, or gain more, calories matter. Calorie restriction is counterproductive and does not work because when you consume less energy than your body requires, the body adapts.…
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Food, Food and, Yes, More Food!
Allow me to introduce my latest contributor. Kevin Cooper, Personal Trainer and Business Manager at Pinnacle Performance has been running in the fitness industry “marathon” since 2001. “Lots has been learned and more to be achieved” is his comment when asked to describe himself. I am very excited that Kevin will share his vast insights.…
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Peanut Butter Protein Balls
When looking for quick fix which can help me keep up with my protein intake I make this ever so easy snack balls. You can add honey, maple, agave syrup or sweetener of your choice but for me less is more 😉 All you need is: 2 TBS of organic peanut butter (I use organic,…
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Protein Powders vs Real Protein
By Adrianna McDonald There is no doubt and never will be about the importance of protein in your diet. It is an essential nutrient that helps the body to build, repair and maintain its organs, cells and tissues. You can meet your daily protein requirements whether you drink shakes and/or eat whole foods, but nutrition…
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How and What to Eat Pre-Intra-Post Workout
By Adrianna McDonald As I stated before in the article about Nutrition Timing what and when you eat depends on your health and fitness goals. You are unique and what will be right for you, may not be right for someone else. An endurance athlete will eat differently to a bodybuilder who wants to put on size…
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Adrianna on: Meal Timing
Meal or nutrient timing refers to eating nutrients (protein or carbs) in specific amount at specific times (before, during, or after exercise). In terms of sports nutrition, different meals should be eaten at different times of the day: Post workout meals should be higher in carbs, especially faster-digesting starchy carbs (such as potatoes or rice)…
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About protein and why you need it
Last week Adrianna shared with you my over all macro composition in this post. Today we will look at one of those macros and why it should take up the majority of your nutrition plan. Eating protein with every meal will help stabilise your blood sugar levels and keep you feeling full for longer. There…
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To Supp or Not to Supp?
A Modern Day Dilemma Supplements… where do I start? In a paradoxical world where some people are malnourished due to scarce resources and other are malnourished due to poor diet one has to wonder what is the best way to get the nutrients we need. Enter the supplements – a modern phenomenon of adding man-made…
English Speaking Nutritionist in Florence, Italy 