 The nutrition world is full of misinformation, myths, and bad advice. This is an unfortunate reality that I see firsthand as a Sports Dietitian working with athletes 1:1 in the “trenches”. With the ease of information consumption and the abundance of “gurus” who have no place giving nutrition advice, it is easy for athletes to fall prey to nutrition myths and B.S.
In today’s blog post, I share with you the top 10 nutrition myths that you need to stop believing and avoid letting influence your nutrition and lifestyle. These are myths that simply won’t die but should as they make nutrition for athletes harder - or quite literally worsens the quality of a nutrition plan.
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 Flexible dieting and clean eating are two very popular diets or approaches to nutrition in the athlete world. So which diet is better for athletes? What are the benefits and issues with both of these diets? Which one should you consider doing? These are very common questions I want to help answer for you!
In today’s blog post, I will explore both flexible dieting and clean eating by comparing both diets and telling you the key pros and cons of each. Read on to learn who wins this head to head. I want to help you make more informed decisions around your nutrition and offer a transparent perspective on both of these popular dietary approaches.  If you are trying to build muscle but you are finding yourself spinning your wheels and feeling like you’re stuck and struggling, then you may be making mistakes that need to be avoided.
Muscle building is as much about the things you need TO DO as it is about the things you need TO NOT DO, as well. Learning about the mistakes holding you back and then addressing them could be the answer you need to your lack of muscle growth. In today’s blog post, I am going to share with you 5 nutrition mistakes that are potentially hurting your muscle gains. Avoid these mistakes if you want to build lean muscle mass the right way.  One of the most popular supplements is protein powder. There are so many different protein powders on the market so it’s easy to get overwhelmed and confused on which is best. After all, protein is one thing that I’m pretty sure ALL athletes are focussed on eating - so wanting to level up with a supplement is very common. But which one should you choose? That is the question I will address for you today.
In today’s blog post, I compare the two biggest players in the protein powder game - whey isolate vs whey concentrate. So if you have ever wondered which one you should be taking or if you have wondered if whey isolate is truly the SUPERIOR option, then this blog post is for you. Happy reading! 5 BEST HEALTHY FAT FOOD STAPLES - Sports Dietitian’s Kitchen Essentials for Athletes (Part 3 of 3)17/6/2021  Successful macro and calorie tracking requires the correct food supply to achieve success. However, many athletes get stuck not knowing what foods they should be eating to help them fuel for sporting success. Dietary fats are essential for health and function - which is why athletes need to eat enough fats in their diet to perform at the optimal level.
In this blog post, you will learn about the main fat food sources I personally use on a regular basis to help me hit my fat requirements and achieve nutrition success so I can perform better and live healthily. This will teach you about food choices you can start incorporating in your life to be more consistent with your nutrition plan - and hit yo fat needs!  Successful macro and calorie tracking requires the correct food supply to achieve success. However, many athletes get stuck not knowing what foods they should be eating to help them fuel for sporting success. Carbs are especially important because they are our primary fuel source - and will determine how well you perform in your sport.
In this blog post, you will learn about the main carb food staples I personally use on a regular basis to help me fuel up and achieve nutrition success so I can perform better. This will teach you about food choices you can start incorporating in your life to be more consistent with your nutrition plan - and hit yo carb needs!  Successful macro and calorie tracking requires the correct food supply to achieve success. However, many athletes get stuck not knowing what foods they should be eating to help them fuel for sporting success. Protein is especially important but you need to know where to get your protein hit to be able to eat enough protein.
In this blog post, you will learn about the main protein food staples I personally use on a regular basis to help me hit my macros and achieve nutrition success so I can achieve my goals. This will teach you about food choices you can start incorporating in your life to be more consistent with your nutrition plan - and hit yo protein target!  One of the most popular approaches to dieting for athletes in this day and age is clean eating. However, so many dive into this way of eating without consideration which can lead to some key problems for long term nutrition success.
In today’s blog post, I will explore the clean eating trend and explain the clean eating myth that ALL athletes need to know before relying on this strategy to reach their peak potential. You’ll also learn why I personally HATE clean eating as a diet.  One of the most common questions I get as a Sports Dietitian is, “What food should I avoid if I want to get lean and lose body fat?”. There is no shortage of lists out there telling you what you can and can’t eat as an athlete. It’s safe to say the weight loss space is more confusing than reassuring.
So what is the truth? What do you need to know? In today’s blog post I’m going to answer the question: “Do you have to avoid certain foods to be able to lose weight effectively?”.  Intermittent Fasting is a big player in the nutrition space - with many athletes wondering if it’s the next best thing to achieve results. Just like most dietary approaches, there are various types or versions of Intermittent Fasting - so which type is best for athletes?
In this blog post, we explore the two main types of fasting - 16/8 and the 5:2 diet. You’ll learn about what each involves and I’ll share some insights to help answer which one is better. Read on to learn if Intermittent Fasting should be on your next agenda and game plan. |
AuthorHi there! My name's Aleksa Gagic - i'm a Brisbane Dietitian & Nutritionist. The aim of this blog is to provide value and spread quality evidence-based nutrition information to counter the BS floating around. Archives
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