How to lose weight without a diet
Changing habits You don’t need to go on crazy diets to achieve the weight you dream of. Crazy diets almost always work, but they almost never keep the weight off. These diets are […]
3 Key points to consider as a veteran athlete
Competitive sport has been around for ages and there are many research studies available for competitive young adults to make recommendations on how to train, when to rest, how to eat, etc. Unfortunately, […]
Water loading
The concept of water loading is been around for quite some time now. The idea is to first drink a huge amount of water, some athletes drink even more than 10 liters a […]
5 tips to prevent overeating
Tip #1: Go for quality, not quantity When you crave food and allow yourself a little treat, go for the best of the best. When you decide to eat some chips choose the […]
How to make plain yogurt tasty
Fruit yogurt is a typical source of hidden sugar. All the sweetness of fruit yogurt doesn’t really come from the fruit but is most likely to come from added sugar. Therefore an often […]
Honey cake
Ingredients: 24 slices 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 Tablespoon baking powder 3 1/2 cups unbleached flour 1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar 4 Tablespoons canola oil 1 3/4 cups […]
IOC consensus statement supplements
Needs and safety A lot of athletes use supplements however they’re not always aware of the exact effects those supplements have and if they really need them in the first place. The term […]
Food labels
To know if a certain product is healthy for you, you need to read the food labels. Because reading food labels is a hassle and not everyone knows how to interpret it, some […]
5 Healthy bites to watch the FIFA World Cup
Crispy chickpea’s Chickpeas are a good source of proteins, especially for people that don’t eat meat. A tasty way to eat them in front of the TV is by baking them in the […]
Why do diets fail?
As a dietitian, I’m almost always the last solution. People come to dietitians only after they tried every possible method on the Internet and failed. They try so hard, they follow the diet […]
Things you need to know about sports drinks
Sports drinks are very common in the world of sports. Everybody knows that sports drink can prolong intense activity, since it provides the body with the fast to use energy it needs. What […]
What not to do when a child is 200g too heavy?
The question of weight cutting in kids is a sensitive issue. My point of view about it is pretty clear: weight cutting is something that should be avoided as much as possible, especially […]
“I have to watch my weight”
“I have to watch my weight.” Every competitive fighter has said this phrase at some point in his career. You add less food on your plate and skip the delicious desserts. If you […]
How much and what should I drink?
When most people think of healthy nutrition, they think about unprocessed food and loads of fruit and vegetables, but nobody is really bothered about what and how much they should drink. Most people […]
What is the difference between cutting weight and losing weight?
Losing weight and cutting weight are two terms that are often used in combat sports. Non-athletes might think they mean the same, but when it comes to combat sports they serve a different […]
What should fighters eat before training and why?
Everyone knows that the body needs enough energy to train and perform optimally, but it is still not completely clear what the right food for training is. In combat sports it is pretty […]
5 nutrition tips for female athletes for that time of that month
Every woman knows what I’m talking about: There is a competition coming up on the wrong date, and you know it is going to be more difficult than usual. All of a sudden […]