Cutting weight at young age
Whether one should cut weight or not, is a question I’m asked frequently and everyone has an opinion about it. Recently there was an interesting discussing about weight cutting by children in one […]
Metabolic adaptation how to prevent it
A few weeks ago I received a message asking to write a blog post about metabolic damage (AKA starvation mode). The term “metabolic damage” is a bit misleading and it would be more […]
Fighting food cravings
Food cravings are dieters’ worst enemy. All-day you followed your diet up to the letter and in the evening it goes wrong. Hunger is the main cause of food cravings, but there are […]
6 Mistakes Athletes Who Lost Weight Make After Weigh-in
Congratulations you made weight! What’s next? A big celebration meal? Probably not the best idea. Passing a weigh-in is only the beginning – you still need to conquer that gold medal. So how […]
5 Cheap nutrition hacks for athletes
There is no question about the importance of good nutrition in improving performance and recovery, but supplementation – let’s admit it – is expensive. Luckily, with a bit of preparation, cheaper ingredients can […]
Honey cake
For the Jewish New Year I decided to write a few words about the tastiest dish in the Rosh Hashana’s menu: Honey cake. For the Jewish people it symbolizes the wish that the […]
What is the difference between cow’s milk and coconut, soy, rice, and almond drink?
When you think of milk as a nutritious drink, the first thing that pops to mind is calcium and protein, but if you take a closer look at the nutrient table of different […]
Let’s talk about golden scores and nutrition
Today we recover from a whole week of spectacular judo as the World Championships came to an end. I have to say that I like the new rules. Giving an immediate hansoko-make for […]
5 common mistakes when cutting weight
According to a large scale research involving over 800 judo players from all levels, 82% percent of the athletes are engaged in regular weight loss practices. Most of them lose 2 to 5% of […]
5 Golden rules to a healthy diet
People from different cultures follow different diet patterns that are affected by habits, availability and local industry. There are many very different eating patterns, and none is superior to the others. What seems […]
4 supplements for competition
Today, I share with you some supplements that might help you win a fight. These items can give you a push in the right direction, but can’t replace a good nutrition base. Supplements […]
Get the best out your training
Nutrition around the training has three important pillars: Timing: Timing is important to prevent stomach and intestinal complaints. Hydration: The failure to stay hydrated will have a negative effect on performance. Energy: To […]
Why do dogs need a gluten free diet?
Recently I see a lot of gluten-free products appearing in the supermarkets: Gluten-free popcorn, gluten-free rice crackers, gluten-free meat, gluten-free water and yes even gluten-free dog food. Why is this upsetting and funny […]
Why are protein shakes so popular?
Whey protein shakes are very popular in power sports. While it is important to consume adequate protein to build, maintain and recover muscle tissues, protein requirements can be easily achieved through a normal […]
10-days challenge: Leave out added sugar from your diet
A few years ago fat got the blame for feeding the obesity epidemic, but now there is more and more evidence that it is sugar who is responsible. When all fingers pointed at […]
The magic of the chocolate diet
How would it sound if I tell you that you can eat one pack of chocolate every week and still lose weight? No, this is not a wish full thinking, it is the […]
Stuffed pepper
Ingredients: 4 persons 4 red bell peppers 8 carrots 200g rice (preferably brown rice) 400g ground beef 4 tbsp tomato paste Margarine Thymus/basil/herbs de Provence Preparation method: Wash the bell peppers, cut of […]
Steak with creamy mushroom sauce
Ingredients: 4 persons 400g beefsteak 500g slices mushrooms 2 tbsp mustard 3 tbsp Worcestershiresauce 150ml cream 8% pepper Margarine Preparation method: Preheat the oven at 100°C. Season the steak with pepper. Melt some […]