5 MAJOR NUTRITION MISTAKES TO AVOID IN JANUARY (If you want to kickstart your year the right way!)13/1/2022  The start of the year is a tricky period of time for individuals who are dieting or focussed on having a good nutrition strategy because you feel you need to get back on track - and do so quickly. This is also when the unethical diet supplement companies, fad dieting gurus, and quick fix solutions come out to play and prey on the vulnerable after the festive season.
In today’s blog post, I share the top 5 nutrition and fitness mistakes to avoid at the start of every year during the classic new years resolution period.
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 Another year, another resolution is how many people approach January. However, the traditional way of setting new year resolutions is not setting you up for success. You need to approach your new year goal setting in a different way.
In today’s blog I share my different approach to new year “resolutions” and give you some tips on how to kickstart your 2022 effectively. My approach is a foolproof way to approach new year’s resolutions because it overcomes the shortcomings of “new year new me” goals and focuses on long term success. Read now to learn why the typical new year’s resolutions are lacking and what you need to do instead to succeed.  The festive season is a time of joy, fun, and good food. However, for dieters and those focusing on their nutrition and fitness, it can be a time of overwhelm & stress - with the issue of juggling nutrition with the festivities becoming an obstacle needing addressing.
In today’s blog post, using my Sports Dietitian experience & my own strategies I share with you the key tips and tricks that can help you approach the Christmas period more effectively. I want to help you enjoy the festive season while still feeling in control of your nutrition. Use these effective tips and mindset reframes to help you stay on track while enjoying the Christmas food you desire.  Intermittent fasting is one of the most popular diet regimens and nutrition tools in the world today. Athletes of all levels wonder if fasting is the answer to their performance goals and physique goals. So is Intermittent Fasting a solid dietary approach to harness?
In today’s blog post, I share with you the key pros and cons of Intermittent Fasting so that you can make a more informed decision about if this is the diet that is right for you. The truth is that Intermittent Fasting is not a universal solution for everyone and you need to understand the in’s and out’s before you decide it's a good diet to do as an athlete. That is what you will learn today - the truth about the suitability of Intermittent Fasting for athletes.  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.  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! |
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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