While we all know we need to limit processed foods, and should adjust the amount of carbohydrates to training load, people often think they can eat as many vegetables and […]
Nutritional support for cyclists during coronavirus
The Corona virus is also a big challenge for professional cyclists. Radsport-News asked what sports nutrition support looks like during coronavirus. Read the interview here (in German only): Part 1 […]
Why fueling a training is important & making up for it post-training doesn’t work.
Every athlete has done some trainings where energy intake didn’t meet the needs. Sometimes it happens unintentionally, sometimes we do a workout and know it wasn’t enough, so we say: […]
No cookie for you. Is it really normal?
You don’t find it in any nutrition textbook. No scientific paper or position stand ever said: athletes are not allowed to have a slice of cake or should not enjoy […]
When sports nutrition recommendations go beyond sports – Performance nutrition for ICU staff
We think of high performance athletes when we hear sports nutrition recommendations, recovery strategies and fueling plan but there are other people who will benefit from these dietary guidelines and […]
Sports Nutrition. It’s more than Powders, Gels and Pills. It’s more than Solving a Problem.
In the eyes of many, sports nutrition is still a discipline that is built on supplements and sports foods: protein powders, ergogenic aids, sports drinks and energy bars. That’s a […]
Reality Check: Commercials for Immune Health in Covid19 Times
You almost can’t protect yourself from it unless you avoid all media: commercials about products for a strong immune system. It’s not a high-qualitative research study but I thought it’s […]
Cultural Diversity in Sports Nutrition. Ignored and often forgotten.
Working in elite sports means also working with a lot of different nationalities. Many disciplines, whether that’s team sports or other sports, are a melting pot of different cultures. Often, […]
Time at home. Time for bread.
The good side of spending more time at home is that athletes have more time to cook. On the top of popular recipes is homemade bread. Well, it’s good to […]
Why you should reconsider your supplements
Since the corona virus hit the world many people have added supplements to their day to make sure they stay healthy. In order to be up to date with the local covid-19 […]