by Melissa Boufounos | Feb 24, 2017 | Nutrition, OCR
With my clients, I always advocate that they consume good sources of lean protein and colourful plants with every single meal of the day. Beyond the obvious of preventing a protein deficiency and ensuring a baseline of protein synthesis, you need protein to actually...
by Melissa Boufounos | Feb 13, 2017 | Nutrition, OCR |
How Much Fuel Do You Need For An Obstacle Course Race? I am always shocked when I see athletes at races with absolutely no fuel or hydration, especially at a longer race like the Spartan Super or Beast. IF you have an ideal performance diet and show up to a race with...
by Melissa Boufounos | Feb 9, 2017 | Nutrition
The Ingredients in Your Sports Performance Supplements Matter I just wanted to share a quick story today about a recent discovery I made, and then followed up on. For over a year now I have been using and recommending BioSteel High Performance Sports Mix to athletes...
by Melissa Boufounos | Feb 6, 2017 | Nutrition, OCR
A Sports Nutritionist Can Fine-Tune Your OCR Nutrition Program to Match Your Training Nutrition, and especially sports performance nutrition, is not static. There are always changing variables to account for when it comes to planning a nutrition program. Your...
by Melissa Boufounos | Feb 2, 2017 | Drinks, Nutrition
Turmeric has some pretty amazing health benefits, one being that it is anti-inflammatory, which is perfect for us OCR athletes who are always beating up our bodies. Turmeric is also a staple for avoiding illness and keeping your immune system strong this time of year....
