Supporting your activity with nutritious foods is essential for performance, recovery, and results. Protein, fats, and carbohydrates are the three macronutrients that play crucial roles. But ...

When it comes to nutrition that supports your gains, protein has stolen the show. While protein is very important, carbohydrates also play a vital role in your recovery and energy levels. Because of ...

If you’ve ever been told that carbs are the enemy, especially while actively trying to get fit or lose weight, it’s time to set the facts straight. Carbohydrates aren’t just helpful for your body, ...

We often discuss concepts like the aerobic threshold, the anaerobic threshold, the lactate threshold, etc. But have you heard of the Glycogen Threshold? To put it simply, low carbs availability in ...

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When it comes to building muscle and losing weight, protein is usually the macronutrient that gets the most attention. As a personal trainer and nutritionist, I am constantly encouraging my clients to ...

Scientifically speaking, carbohydrates are the most efficient source of energy production. ‘By definition, carbohydrate loading – or carb loading for short – is when we are trying to optimise our ...

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Starting a long-distance race with full a full tank of glycogen (aka stored carbs in your muscles and liver) can help you avoid the dreaded “bonk”. For years, it has been a popular practice to hit up ...

Carb cycling is a diet plan that alternates high-carb days with low-carb days. Benefits of carb cycling include weight loss and improved athletic performance. Carb cycling allows your body to use ...

This article was originally published on Clean Eating. Supporting your activity with nutritious foods is essential for performance, recovery, and results. Protein, fats, and carbohydrates are the ...