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An interesting piece on Channel 4′s The Food Clinic the other night focused on sports supplements. Are they effective, and are they worth the money? Using a group of volunteers, the programme followed an experiment whereby the group was made to perform an endurance exercise on 2 occasions. For one session, they were given flavoured [...]
This week, we have been looking at protein bars. If you want to supplement your diet with protein bars, here is what to look for: For rapid refuelling after exercise, look for a protein bar that contains 2-3 times as much carbohydrate as protein. The protein will help to rebuild muscle fibres, while the carbohydrate [...]
In general, I am not a fan of high-protein diets (unless you happen to be a bodybuilder). However, if you are exercising regularly, your protein needs may increase. Most regular exercisers can consume enough protein from 2-4 daily portions of meat, chicken, fish, dairy products, eggs and pulses. Vegetarians can meet their protein needs by [...]
Protein bars seem to be everywhere, and are marketed in different ways, from meal replacement bars, to sports supplements, to staples of high-protein diets (which I rarely recommend). Different types of protein supplements include: Whey Whey protein is derived from milk, and contains high levels of the essential amino acids, which are readily digested, absorbed [...]
Did you know that caffeine is used as a nutritional supplement for exercise? It can be found in energy drinks and gels, as well as in some everyday foods, most notably, coffee. So how can the common cup of coffee help to increase endurance? Caffeine acts on the central nervous system, increasing alertness and concentration. [...]
Sports drinks are a useful source of energy if you are undertaking an hour or more of intense training. However, they can be high in calories, and if you are trying to lose weight, it is important to watch your intake of liquid calories, to ensure they don’t offset some of the exercise benefits you [...]
When is the best time to eat before a workout? You try to eat no sooner than 2-3 hours before exercising, and no later. If you eat immediately before exercise, you may develop what is known as “dumping syndrome’ where the blood supply that normally goes to your muscles during exercise is diverted to your [...]
Why are bananas a good post-workout snack? Bananas are high in carbohydrates, which are important in helping to repair muscles and replenishing the body’s stores of glycogen after a workout. They score highly on the glycemic index, which ensures that you will replace the energy you have burned quickly. Bananas are high in potassium, one [...]
