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Stress Busting Foods
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...
Blueberries for Athletic Performance
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...
The 12 Habits of Successful Athletes
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...
Carbohydrates: The OCR Athlete’s Fuel
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...
Body Composition Management in OCR Athletes
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...
Protein and Colourful Plants at Each Meal
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...
Fuel Strategies for OCR Athletes
Food and fluid strategies for obstacle course racers including amount of water and carbohydrates needed depending on the length of the race.
BioSteel: A Lesson in Reading Labels and Asking Questions
The ingredients used in your sports performance supplements matter. As a consumer, you should be reading labels carefully. Ingredients can change any time without you realizing.
Training Periodization: Why You Need a Sports Nutritionist
If you’re looking to fine-tune a sports performance nutrition program that best fits OCR and your goals for the season, seeking guidance from a sports nutritionist is highly recommended.