Protein 101: Everything you need to know
When you hear the word ‘protein’, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe images of body builders sporting huge plates of meat? While protein definitely does play an important role in muscle, building, maintenance and preventing age-related muscle loss, it is just one of many amazing things that it can do for all […]
9 high-protein snacks to try
The human body contains thousands of different proteins. Each one of these proteins is made up of unique combinations of amino acids. Proteins are the building blocks of most of the structures in our bodies, including muscles, skin, bones and even blood. They also function as enzymes, which help to instruct and perform countless physical […]
High Protein Milk
I was recently lucky enough to be sent a couple of samples of a new milk on the market, ‘The Complete Dairy‘. This milk is 25% lower in lactose, and 70% higher in protein than the average cows milk. Often when I see these types of products, my initial reaction is ‘ugh, what have they […]
Fuelling For Training
Fuelling up for long training sessions Regardless of your sport, if you’re an endurance athlete heading out for a big session (ie, longer than 90mins), eating appropriately before hand can be the key to if you have a great training session or not. But why is it so important? Our muscles contain a substance called […]
Nutrition for the Travelling Athlete
Eating well on holidays can sometimes be difficult. Finding the right foods to fuel physical activity, and ensure optimal performance can be even more challenging! On our recent holiday, I experienced this first hand, with my partner planning 3 days of cycling in the Pyrenees, and me planning on some long trail-runs there, and a […]
Which Milk?
One of the questions I am regularly asked is ‘Which milk is best?’, or ‘What is your favourite milk to recommend?’. You would expect the answer to be clear cut, however the answer is more shades of grey than black and white. Dairy milk Full cream, low fat, skim, A2, lactose free… so many options! […]
Protein Powder
Is Protein Powder a Processed Food? I think it is fantastic that there is so many people and their businesses encouraging healthy, wholefood eating. As discussed in a previous post, nearly all Australians need to eat more vegetables, and the movement towards a more active, healthy lifestyle is great for our society as a whole. […]