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!
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...
How Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Compare to Traditional Meat Products
There are many plant-based meat substitutes on the market today. What role do they play in the diet and are they even healthy? What place does plant-based meat have in the diet? Plant-based meat substitutes, even if it might seem that way at first glance, are not...
MUSCLE BUILDING: NUTRITION, WORKOUTS AND MY RESULTS AFTER 6 MONTHS
When I was injured and couldn't run, I noticed one thing. I focused on strength training and noticed more energy during the day, increased libido and better quality sleep. Studies constantly show the importance of building and maintaining muscle mass not only for...
Creatine
Creatine is a popular supplement among athletes and bodybuilders, known for its ability to improve exercise performance and build muscle mass. But the potential benefits of creatine go far beyond just boosting athletic performance. Research has shown that creatine...
Ep. 95 What the World’s Top Athlete Eats: Nutrition Lessons from Hunter McIntyre
Listen on iTunes | Google Podcast | Overcast |Spotify | Anchor If you have been trying to improve your nutrition to lose fat, build muscle, supercharge your recovery, or maximize your athletic performance, nutrition is the key. And if you are like me, you like to...
Vegan Powerlifters Training and Nutrition | Sahyuri Lalime
Listen on iTunes | Google Podcast | Overcast |Spotify | Anchor“I never imagined I would ever be an athlete, but here I am, a Belgian national powerlifting champion, proof against the stereotypes rampant in the fitness world that vegans are weak and you need meat to be...
Fruit: Can it cause weight gain, diabetes, or fatty liver?
Everyone has heard that fruit is healthy. But can too much fruit be the cause of weight gain, fatty liver disease, or even diabetes? There are various reports circulating on social media and some of them may have a grain of truth. So let's look at these three claims...
Daniel Weiss
Nutrition Coach