Why Nutrition is Important in Football
Football is a physically and mentally demanding sport. As such, it makes sense that nutrition is important for football performance. But...
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Jun 217 min
The Benefits of Meal Replacement Shakes
Whole food purists might be tempted to view meal replacement shakes negatively because they’re processed, and not ‘real’ food. But the...
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Jun 76 min
The Role of Fat in an Athlete’s Diet
Dietary fat often stands in the shadow of carbohydrates and protein when it comes to sports nutrition recommendations. Despite this, fat...
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
May 314 min
Eating Healthy as an Athlete
Sports nutrition guidelines aren’t necessarily geared to be healthy. And healthy eating guidelines aren’t designed to facilitate optimal...
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Apr 186 min
High-Carb or High-Fat Diets: What's Best for Endurance Athletes?
Sports nutrition guidelines have always recommended high-carbohydrate diets for endurance performance. However, some researchers claim...
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Mar 154 min
Does Beta-Alanine Improve Exercise Performance?
Beta-alanine is a core component of many pre-workout supplements, and is marketed to improve exercise performance. But is this true? And...
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Jan 265 min
What Influences the Diets of Elite Academy Footballers?
In this article, we discuss a new study that sought to understand what factors influence academy professionals’ dietary behaviours. These...
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Nov 24, 20234 min
Overdoing Protein: When More Isn’t Better
Protein is an important component of an athlete’s diet. But as with all nutrients, there seems to be a ceiling to its benefits....
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Nov 10, 20233 min
Should You Use Electrolytes?
When we exercise, we lose electrolytes in our sweat. But does this mean we need to take electrolyte supplements? Introduction As you’ll...
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Oct 27, 20234 min
‘Carbohydrate Fear’ in Women’s Football
Recent reports suggest that female footballers are not meeting carbohydrate recommendations. ‘Carbohydrate fear’ is a likely culprit....
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Sep 22, 20234 min
Top 3 Supplements for Exercise Performance
There are tons of supplements on the market, but which are the most effective? In this article, we give you our top three...
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Sep 8, 20235 min
Does Drinking Coffee Cause Dehydration?
We all love a cup o’ Joe. But is this popular beverage causing dehydration? Introduction We have all likely been told that drinking too...
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Sep 1, 20235 min
Does PRIME Live up to the Hype?
Launched by mega-famous YouTubers-turned-boxers, Logan Paul and KSI, PRIME has taken the sports drink world by storm. But is it any use...
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Jul 27, 20233 min
The Biggest Problem With Sports Supplements
While certain sports supplements can provide an edge for performance, there’s one major issue with sports supplements that you ought to...
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Jul 7, 20234 min
The Performance-Enhancing Effects of Beetroot Juice
Have you heard that beetroot juice can improve performance? In this article, we tell you how it does and how much you need to take to see...
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Jun 1, 20233 min
Nutrition for Optimal Muscle Growth
It’s the summer, which means that it’s the off-season for footballers. This is a good time to add muscle size and strength, so let’s...
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
May 19, 20233 min
Processed Foods for Athletes
In the realm of sports nutrition, processed foods are not a boogeyman, and can be a helpful tool to help athletes meet their dietary...
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Mar 9, 20236 min
Can Vegans Match Omnivores for Muscle Gains?
New research has questioned the common claim that animal sources of protein are superior to plant sources for muscle and strength gains....
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Feb 23, 20233 min
The Big Picture in Sports Nutrition
So far this month we have explained how different sports nutrition supplements can support exercise performance. In this article, we give...
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Feb 16, 20233 min
Are Sports Drinks Worth the Money?
With millions in marketing campaigns, sports drink giants like Lucozade Sport and Gatorade have made a name for themselves as...
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