Boost Your Vegan Athletic Performance by Avoiding This Common Mistake
While plant-based diets have many benefits, they have a lot of pitfalls as well, especially for those of us who are very active. Let me lead you through the biggest mistakes that lead to unwanted weight loss, loss of performance, loss of lean muscle mass or general tiredness, and give you suggestions for changes that you can make right now so you start to feel energized and powerful again!
Adrian, a 14 y.o. basketball player gained weight and improved performance
Adrian was a 14-year-old, first-league basketball player who needed to gain weight to be competitive. He felt like he was eating a lot but he still couldn't grow. He also felt tired toward the end of his 90-minute game practices. Here is how he gained 4kg in 3 months...
Fasted exercise
You get up in the morning and exercise. It's a great start to your day. In addition, the morning is the only time during the day when you are sure that nothing will get in the way. However, if you want to get the most out of your morning exercise, you need to eat...
How to Eat to Recover Fast from Injury and Illness
When it comes to injury recovery, nutrition is a useful tool that is often overlooked. Do you know that the energy demands of the body increase during injury and illness? Which vitamins and minerals are essential for faster recovery? Adequate energy intake and proper...
Xero Shoes Prio Neo
Wake up, lace up, and go. Whether you go for a casual walk, for a run, or to a gym, Xero Neo will be your faithful companion. That's how I would sum up my experience with Xero Neo. I walk a lot, run, go to the gym, and I don't like to have different shoes for all...
Xero Shoes Glenn Review
Looking for flat, flexible shoes you can wear at home and to the office? Xero Glenn might be the answer. I have an arsenal of running shoes but I also wanted shoes I could wear to the office. The problem with many traditional shoes is that they feel like a jail for...
Xero Shoes Sunrise Review
If I were to sum this shoe with one word, it would be "comfortable". Easy to slip on, very lightweight, thin, and they provide a sock-like feeling making them an ideal companion at home, in the office, and even on a trek. Yeah, trek, you've heard that right! I'd like...
What if I cut my energy intake by 50%? Weight loss resistance
This conversation started on Facebook. Peter, a runner, asked what would happen if he cut his energy intake in half! During the conversation, you will find out that even when losing weight it is not always good to start with a caloric deficit and the consequences of...
Blood Sugar in Health, Energy, and Sports Performance
How blood sugar affects health, energy, and sports performance. There are many different opinions about blood sugar in connection with obesity, health, and sports performance: Carbohydrates increase blood glucose, which increases insulin, and insulin is the key to...
EP 97: Q&A Reverse diet questions, nutrition labels lies, and more
Listen on iTunes | Google Podcast | Overcast |Spotify | Anchor Should you reverse diet slowly by adding 100kcal a day? If calories stay the same, does it make any difference to eat the same calories every day vs different calories each day? Is iodized salt unhealthy?...
The Truth Behind Dietary Guidelines: A recipe for Health or a Business Agenda?
You may have come across a similar opinion: "Up until a few decades ago, people were not chronically ill with diabetes or metabolic diseases, and now look at us. Science is trumped by the special interest groups." Overweight and obesity problems are growing rapidly in...
Daniel Weiss
Nutrition Coach