By Andrea Holwegner RD, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. One of the top reasons cyclists and other athletes site eating poorly is lack of time and energy as they juggle busy work schedules, family commitments, and training plans. Time Savers For Speedy Meals You can cycle and train all you want, but if your nutrition…
READ MOREBy Andrea Holwegner RD, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. – for IMPACT magazine Neglecting your nutrition requirements before or during a long ride can impair your performance, particularly if you are a competitive cyclist. Here are some tips to stop you from bonking. Goals BEFORE Your Ride 1. Liquid Assets! Two hours before cycling consume…
READ MOREBy Andrea Holwegner BSc, RD “The Chocoholic Dietitian” Hydration During Training Keeping well hydrated while running and participating in other sports can help you perform at your best. Here are some of the key things you need to know to train at your best: When you are dehydrated, you risk the following effects on sport…
READ MOREBy Andrea Holwegner BSc, RD “The Chocoholic Dietitian” Breakfast means “break the fast” and is certainly one of the most important meals of the day to elevate your energy for the day ahead. Choosing to eat a balanced breakfast is one of the most important ways to help you reduce overeating later in the day…
READ MOREBy Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are found in fruits, sugars (candy, pop, sports drink etc.), and milk and yogurt are simple sugars, while carbohydrates found in grains/starches such as pasta, rice, potatoes, breads, cereals are complex long chains of sugars. How do I know if I am eating the correct…
READ MOREBy Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. With an overwhelming load of nutrition information in books, on the internet, and through media, it is hard to know what is reliable information. Recently the debate between carbohydrate and protein balance has bombarded discussions on nutrition. You may be wondering “Do eating carbohydrates make you gain…
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