by Melissa Boufounos | Apr 4, 2017 | Health
Best Foods to Bust Stress Mood and food are intimately related as certain flavours and aromas trigger memories of special occasions and feelings of contentment. All emotions including stress and anxiety trigger chemical responses in our body as hormone levels...
by Melissa Boufounos | Mar 30, 2017 | Nutrition |
Blueberries May Help with Muscle Soreness and Recovery As an athlete, you are likely very familiar with exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) or delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Did you know that a handful of blueberries may be the answer?! Studies have shown...
by Melissa Boufounos | Mar 23, 2017 | Health, Nutrition, OCR
Simple Nutrition and Lifestyle Habits Every Athlete Should Follow to Improve Performance, Health and Body Composition They Make Time Time management is the foundation to a healthy lifestyle and success as an athlete. If you are constantly saying “I am...
by Melissa Boufounos | Mar 14, 2017 | OCR, Nutrition
Carbohydrates are a major source of fuel for OCR athletes during training. Although individual athlete needs may vary, I stand firm on the belief that if their carbohydrate intake does not provide enough fuel for their training and recovery, they will not perform at...
by Melissa Boufounos | Mar 9, 2017 | Health
In most sports, athletes must maintain their body weight and body composition in a narrow range for athletic success. Of course, this can be more important in some sports than others. For example, the average measured body fat levels of endurance runners is 6-13% for...
