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Nutrition Tips

Heat Training and Adaptation for Endurance Sports
Hot and or humid environments can ruin the performance of a well trained athlete. Through the course of this blog I'll explain why hot...
SamSportsDietitian
Mar 187 min read
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How To Complete An Accurate Food Diary
You have been asked to keep a food diary by your health care professional. These are a really useful tool for dietary analysis, but only...
SamSportsDietitian
Jan 142 min read
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Maximise Your Ironman Triathlon Training with Nutrition – Energy Sources, What to Eat, Hydration, and More!
Whether you’re an experienced triathlete or just dipping your toes into the Ironman waters, nutrition is a key player in your success story
SamSportsDietitian
Oct 11, 20243 min read
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Why do you need to hydrate before and after a massage?
Massagers I see invariably tell me to drink lots after the massage. Some even tell me they can 'feel' I am dehydrated during a massage.
SamSportsDietitian
Oct 10, 20244 min read
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Nutrition for Tendon Healing
Background on Tendons Tendons connect muscle to bone. Any movement with repetitive loading of a muscle comes with an increased risk of...
SamSportsDietitian
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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Why is exercise so hard?
No wonder he hates exercise! That's a horrible environment to be in and few would endure that without exceptionally motivated! All I did at
SamSportsDietitian
Sep 19, 20242 min read
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I wore a glucose monitor for 2 weeks. I learned this about glucose spikes after eating.
Discover the truth about a blood glucose spike after eating from a Registered Dietitian who wore a glucose monitor for 2 weeks. Uncover the
SamSportsDietitian
Jul 18, 20244 min read
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What is RED S? (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport)
the warning signs of RED-S, what I as a Dietitian would look for and how you could begin to treat it.
SamSportsDietitian
Jun 26, 20246 min read
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Nutrition to Gain Muscle
Discover the science behind nutrition to gain muscle. Learn how to optimize your diet, calculate calorie needs, and the impact of protein in
SamSportsDietitian
May 8, 20245 min read
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Cycling Race Day Nutrition
Whether you are racing or completing a sportif, nutrition will be required to produce the performance you are capable of. Failure to meet...
SamSportsDietitian
Apr 17, 20244 min read
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How to Take Sodium Bicarbonate for Sports Performance
How to use Bicarbonate to improve your performance. For information purposes only.
SamSportsDietitian
Apr 8, 20242 min read
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Marathon race day nutrition: Push your limits further
This blog post will help you get the most out of your body on race day by eating the correct foods. Your marathon race day nutrition is...
SamSportsDietitian
Mar 1, 20245 min read
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How to carb load before a marathon
It's coming into marathon season and carb loading is term often discussed around this time. But what is it? Does it help? And how do you...
SamSportsDietitian
Mar 1, 20242 min read
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Nutrition for Beginner Runners
Starting running? Here's some nutrition advice from a Registered Dietitian to make it a little easier.
SamSportsDietitian
Feb 21, 20243 min read
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Exercising While Fasted: Dietitian's Opinion
Considering exercising while fasted? Read this blog to be sure exercising while fasted will help you meet your goals. Why are people...
SamSportsDietitian
Feb 15, 20243 min read
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Caffeine and sport performance
Summary Caffeine can improve performance in most sports. Caffeine can improve focus, especially if sleep deprived. Too much caffeine can...
SamSportsDietitian
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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Nutrition for Hyrox Training
Why Nutrition for Hyrox Training Matters A Hyrox will be ran using carbohydrates as the main fuel. Because the intensity is high, your...
SamSportsDietitian
Feb 9, 20244 min read
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Do Green Powder Supplements Work: A Dietitian's Opinion
Health Hack or Money Drain? There are more and more brands now producing a version of these supplements. As a Registered Dietitian I am...
SamSportsDietitian
Feb 8, 20242 min read
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Nutrition for an Atlantic row
One of my latest projects is with a Cornish team rowing the Atlantic next year. This is a 50 day journey where the crew row 2 hours on, 2...
SamSportsDietitian
Feb 6, 20244 min read
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Ironman Nutrition Tips: An Ultimate Guide
Whether you're an experienced triathlete or a newcomer wondering how to fuel the training, you will need to consider nutrition. ...
SamSportsDietitian
Jan 29, 20244 min read
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