Nutrition
Nutrition
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Race and training nutrition tips for long course triathlon
With summer upon us race season is well underway in the triathlon community and the next physical test is around the corner in our nation's capital. Canberra Ironman 70.3 is only two weeks away. A race date which some of you are eager and ready to test your physical limits in, while others are
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Fast Food and Recovery – Extra work for your body
The amount of times I've heard the comment I just did a triathlon so I deserve to eat this food to replace all the fat I just used up while they consume some processed food product from our contemporary societies fast food chain, I thought it would be good to write an article about the [&hell
Race and training nutrition tips for long course triathlon
With summer upon us race season is well underway in the triathlon community and the next physical test is around the corner in our nation's capital. Canberra Ironman 70.3 is only two weeks away. A race date which some of you are eager and ready to test your physical limits in, while others are
Pecan Bliss Protein Balls
This week we have a special treat for our readers, with Meg from The Wholesome Athlete promising us that these little balls of goodness are quite possibly her favourite invention ever. Ever!! In fact Meg forewarned us of the need for control when it comes to gobbling these pecan bliss balls straight
Wholesome Raisin Coconut Crunch Cookies – Gluten Free and Paleo Goodness
Cookies are such a treat, with homemade being 1000 times better than any store-bought rubbish. Fresh out of the oven and dunked into almond milk, it doesn't get much better. Whip up a batch and you'll be everyone's favourite person!! Raisin Coconut Crunch Cookies 1 cup almond meal
Seeded Rosemary Crackers – Grain Free Goodness
This unique recipe and a great alternative to your stock standard highly processed crackers. Make a batch of these next time you bring the wine out. These are quality, home made, grain free, seeded crackers, herbed almond cracker bread & parmesan bread sticks. Easy to make and have an earthy fla
Sports Nutrition: One Size Does Not Fit all – Theory vs. Real Life
Optimal triathlon nutrition isn't one-size-fits-all—trial, error and understanding your body's unique needs are key to fueling performance without digestive woes.
Choc Coco Chia Breakfast Pudding
Choc coco chia pudding – it's like having dessert for breakfast. Win win. People either love or hate the texture of chia pudding; but if your lucky enough to fall into the love camp, it's health benefits are huge, and you can make some great recipes using it. This recipe is great f
Hemp Cacao Protein Bars
These bars might not be suitable for during training and maybe they're on the indulgent side but even still, good fats from the seeds and coconut, protein from hemp, sweetness from dates and antioxidants from cacao. These bars are Impressive. Don't be put off by the list of ingredient; s
Chai Spiced Pumpkin Loaf
Spices are both tasty and nutritious, and are great in both savoury cooking and sweet baking. Make the chai spice mixture and use it in pancake batters, cookies and smoothies. Chai Spiced Pumpkin Loaf 1/2 cup brown rice flour 1/2 cup pea protein powder 1/2 cup almond meal 1/2 tsp baking powder 3 tsp
Nut free power bars – portable protein for athletes on the run!
Nuts aren't for everyone- some people have an allergy or intolerance, some don't like the taste and more recently, schools are becoming nut free zones. These nut free, protein power bars are easy to make and a great way to use up cooked quinoa. I always have the ingredients for these at
Sweet potato brownies: paleo, sugar free baking
Sweet potato – in a brownie? Yes that is exactly right. These brownies are bucket loads healthier than the usual variety of brownie, and super tasty. Of course these sweet treats don't taste like the traditional brownie you're familiar with but then again, those brownies have bucke