Sports Nutrition

Do I need to supplement my diet with protein? Most of us will get enough protein in our diet, around 0.75g per kg of body weight. However, if you’re looking to build the strength or muscle needed to train for a big sporting event, it may be that your body requires more protein to allow you to do so – whether that’s swimming or weightlifting. Plus, protein fills you up,...

You might not think about your muscles very often but it’s important to keep them strong and healthy throughout your life. Find out how you can do just that with our guide Written by Charlotte Haigh on February 21, 2019 Reviewed by Sammy Margo on...

The greatest misconception about vegans is that they’re barely able to lift a dumbbell. But more professional athletes are now going meat-free Serena Willams? Vegan. Lewis Hamilton? Vegan. Jermain Defoe? Vegan. Patrik Baboumian? Vegan – and one of the strongest men in the world. By...

 Feeling short of get-up-and-go? Find out what could be triggering your low energy issues We all get tired sometimes, but what if you can’t shake off that feeling of not having enough energy to get through the day – even after a good night’s sleep?...

Iron is an essential mineral your body needs to function on a daily basis. Once you consume a food or supplement containing iron, it’s used to form a protein in red blood cells called haemoglobin. These red blood cells transport oxygen around your body so...

Muscle soreness is an unavoidable side effect of taking care of your body through exercise. It’s incredibly common to experience aching muscles after working out, and even a long walk can bring on symptoms. It even has a name: delayed onset muscle soreness, or ‘DOMS’....

We all need a boost sometimes, especially after a long hard week at work. Whether that comes in the form of a morning coffee or a refreshing cuppa in the evening, most of us like a daily caffeine fix. Most forms of caffeine can boost...

Finding it hard to get through the day without a caffeine fix? Or are you simply struggling to motivate yourself to get outside and be active? There are a number of reasons why your body may be struggling to cope in life’s fast lane. Whether...

You may have heard that caffeinated beverages aren’t ashy drating as plain water and might even have the potential to make you dehydrated. If you’re a coffee or tea lover, you’re probably keen to know if there is any truth in this - so we...

Eggs are often hailed as the ‘perfect food’ from a nutritional point of view. They certainly bring a lot to the table in terms of vitamins, minerals, protein and healthy fats. However, for many of us, eating eggs isn’t an option. Read on to find...

From protein powders to bars and high-protein diets, we’re eating more protein than ever. But do we really need to be consuming quite so much? Protein shakes and bars were once the domain of fitness fanatics. But with the rise in the popularity of high-protein...

L-glutamine is an amino acid which the body needs to stay in optimum health. Along with 19 other amino acids, l-glutamine is a ‘building block’ of protein, which means it helps make up all the tissues in your body including the internal organs, skin and...