Nutrition Tips

Maximise Your Ironman Triathlon Training with Nutrition – Energy Sources, What to Eat, Hydration, and More!

Oct 113 min read

Maximise Your Ironman Triathlon Training with Nutrition – Energy Sources, What to Eat, Hydration, and More!

Whether you’re an experienced triathlete or just dipping your toes into the Ironman waters, nutrition is a key player in your success story

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Why do you need to hydrate before and after a massage?

SamSportsDietitian

Oct 104 min read

Why do you need to hydrate before and after a massage?

Massagers I see invariably tell me to drink lots after the massage. Some even tell me they can 'feel' I am dehydrated during a massage.

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Oct 13 min read

Nutrition for Tendon Healing

Background on Tendons Tendons connect muscle to bone. Any movement with repetitive loading of a muscle comes with an increased risk of...

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Sep 192 min read

Why is exercise so hard?

No wonder he hates exercise! That's a horrible environment to be in and few would endure that without exceptionally motivated! All I did at

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I wore a glucose monitor for 2 weeks. I learned this about glucose spikes after eating.

SamSportsDietitian

Jul 184 min read

I wore a glucose monitor for 2 weeks. I learned this about glucose spikes after eating.

Discover the truth about a blood glucose spike after eating from a Registered Dietitian who wore a glucose monitor for 2 weeks. Uncover the

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What is RED S? (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport)

SamSportsDietitian

Jun 266 min read

What is RED S? (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport)

the warning signs of RED-S, what I as a Dietitian would look for and how you could begin to treat it.

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May 85 min read

Nutrition to Gain Muscle

Discover the science behind nutrition to gain muscle. Learn how to optimize your diet, calculate calorie needs, and the impact of protein in

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SamSportsDietitian

Apr 174 min read

Cycling Race Day Nutrition

Whether you are racing or completing a sportif, nutrition will be required to produce the performance you are capable of. Failure to meet...

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How to Take Sodium Bicarbonate for Sports Performance

SamSportsDietitian

Apr 82 min read

How to Take Sodium Bicarbonate for Sports Performance

How to use Bicarbonate to improve your performance. For information purposes only.

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Marathon race day nutrition: Push your limits further

SamSportsDietitian

Mar 15 min read

Marathon race day nutrition: Push your limits further

This blog post will help you get the most out of your body on race day by eating the correct foods. Your marathon race day nutrition is...

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SamSportsDietitian

Mar 12 min read

How to carb load before a marathon

It's coming into marathon season and carb loading is term often discussed around this time. But what is it? Does it help? And how do you...

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Feb 213 min read

Nutrition for Beginner Runners

Starting running? Here's some nutrition advice from a Registered Dietitian to make it a little easier.

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Exercising While Fasted: Dietitian's Opinion

SamSportsDietitian

Feb 153 min read

Exercising While Fasted: Dietitian's Opinion

Considering exercising while fasted? Read this blog to be sure exercising while fasted will help you meet your goals. Why are people...

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Feb 122 min read

Caffeine and sport performance

Summary Caffeine can improve performance in most sports. Caffeine can improve focus, especially if sleep deprived. Too much caffeine can...

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SamSportsDietitian

Feb 94 min read

Nutrition for Hyrox Training

Why Nutrition for Hyrox Training Matters A Hyrox will be ran using carbohydrates as the main fuel. Because the intensity is high, your...

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Do Green Powder Supplements Work: A Dietitian's Opinion

SamSportsDietitian

Feb 82 min read

Do Green Powder Supplements Work: A Dietitian's Opinion

Health Hack or Money Drain? There are more and more brands now producing a version of these supplements. As a Registered Dietitian I am...

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SamSportsDietitian

Feb 64 min read

Nutrition for an Atlantic row

One of my latest projects is with a Cornish team rowing the Atlantic next year. This is a 50 day journey where the crew row 2 hours on, 2...

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Ironman Nutrition Tips: An Ultimate Guide

SamSportsDietitian

Jan 294 min read

Ironman Nutrition Tips: An Ultimate Guide

Whether you're an experienced triathlete or a newcomer wondering how to fuel the training, you will need to consider nutrition. ...

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Jan 104 min read

Running Gels: Upset Stomach?

An upset stomach during sport, and running especially, is very common. In a piece of research 89% of marathon runners reported a stomach...

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Is Animal Protein Better Than Plant Protein?

SamSportsDietitian

Jan 85 min read

Is Animal Protein Better Than Plant Protein?

Protein supplements are a huge business, but with so many available how can you choose the best protein supplement for you and is it true...

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