UCI Sports Nutrition Project Delivers 10 Reviews, 4 Consensus Statements
The UCI Sports Nutrition Project was a massive undertaking by large and dedicated international team. Here are the the results of this effort, 10 reviews and 4 consensus statements, all open access: https://t.co/GgAmy3nZLK
Dates Pack More Potassium, Fiber, and Copper Than Bananas
Dates have nearly double the potassium of a banana and nobody talks about them. I have been on a date kick for the past two years. I eat them as a pre workout, as a snack, blended into smoothies, and stuffed...
Postpartum Dieting Borrows Health, Repays Later
If you are cutting calories within months of giving birth, you are borrowing from your future health to look good now. The first 6 months postpartum are about healing, building milk supply, and rebuilding your mineral stores. The more you nourish...
Sodium's Role in Boosting Endurance Performance Explained
Could sodium intake influence endurance performance? Explore the science in our lecture with Dr Alan McCubbin, now available with supporting learning materials. 20% off with code: sodium https://t.co/w1wzklTgyn https://t.co/BSntORLKB9
Most Athletes Don't Need Extra Electrolytes, Study Shows
Electrolytes are heavily marketed to athletes, but does the science support the hype? This blog examines sodium’s role in hydration, why most athletes do not need targeted replacement, and when it may matter in very long events. Click here: https://t.co/Vsibe6dOrB...
Simple 10-Step Routine for Health and Longevity Under 40
Health and longevity routine for people under 40: 1. Lift weights 2-3x a week, focusing on strength 2. Cardio 2x a week, mix of HIIT and zone 2 3. Sleep 7-8 hours 4. Eat a predominantly whole foods diet, no need for restrictive diets 5....
Health Thrives on Nutrient Variety, Not Single Superfood
Nutrient-density is not a competition. There’s not a single “best nutrient” or most important nutrient. We need a combination of foods and a wide variety of nutrients for optimal health.
Do Pre‑Workout Supplements Really Work? Find Out
Pre-workout supplements: which ones are the best? Or perhaps more importantly, do they work, and are they necessary? Read the blog for more: https://t.co/CcgZh7r5zN https://t.co/cIsqvrgF6r
Carb Periodisation & Low GI Foods Optimize
Nutrition considerations for athletes with diabetes 📝 This new review highlighted key nutritional requirements and strategies for diabetic athletes 📚 Here are the most important factors ⬇️ Carbohydrate Periodisation 🎯 Match fuel to training demands 📊 Adjust carbohydrate intake to exercise intensity ⏰ Pre-, intra-,...
Anti‑inflammatory Diets Curb Neuroinflammation via Gut‑brain Axis
The relationship between dietary patterns and neuroinflammation "These nutritional changes contribute to a pro-inflammatory brain environment both directly, through the immunomodulatory effects of dietary components and metabolites, and indirectly, through increased intestinal permeability, dysbiosis, and activation of peripheral inflammatory cascades. Conversely, nutritional...
Early Brain Hunger: Nutrition Shapes Lifelong Cognitive Power
A newborn's brain burns through around 50% of their resting energy. In adults the brain uses about 20%. By age 4 or 5 it peaks at roughly 66%. No other organ comes close. This is why nutrition plays such a big...
Raw Fish Offers Superior Taste and Nutrients when Sourced Safely
I have always preferred raw fish over cooked. It has this sweet, melt in your mouth quality that you completely lose when you cook it. There are some nutritional advantages too. Omega 3s are heat sensitive and cooking does reduce them,...
Midlife Vitamin D Deficiency Forecasts Tau Build‑Up 16 Years Later
Many papers associate low vitamin D levels w/ worse health outcomes. What's notable about this new study is how long subjects were followed: Low vitamin D in midlife predicted tau burden on PET 16 years later. https://t.co/rUWJGbZBgl https://t.co/Qf5z8ueKyp
Recovery Nutrition: Fuel Your Body Like an Engine
Your recovery nutrition is equally as important as the workout itself. Imagine putting stress on an engine by revving and going very fast but never putting gas in the car or never changing the oil or avoiding putting air in...
Sodium May Boost Exercise Performance—Evidence Reviewed
If sodium plays an important role during exercise, then it makes sense that sodium would help performance. But does the evidence support this? Read the blog for more: https://t.co/GHvinkuz9T https://t.co/HDjW2m8z9e