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
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
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
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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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Feb 9, 20233 min
Why You Should Take Creatine
Creatine is a very common supplement, and for good reason. We explain why you should take it by discussing how it works, what type of...
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Feb 2, 20234 min
Pros & Cons of Protein Powders
Protein powders are very common among athletes. But how common something is doesn’t tell us anything about its merits. In this article,...
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Jan 18, 20236 min
Three Sports Nutrition Myths Busted
The internet is home to all sorts of nonsense that often strays into the field of nutrition in the form of misinformation. In this...
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Nov 30, 20228 min
Study Breakdown: SWAP-MEAT Athlete Study
Athletes are often afraid that their performance will suffer when eating plant-based. Is this the case? Here, we dissect a new paper...
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Nov 16, 20225 min
Fuelling During Tournament Football
As the world’s best countries kick off the 22nd FIFA World Cup, we thought it may be informative to dig into how the best players should...
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Sep 22, 20226 min
Nutrition for the Female Athlete
Recognising that nutritional needs can differ by sex, in this article, we shed light on some important nutritional factors that all...
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Sep 8, 20224 min
Nailing your Carbohydrate Intake to Maximise Performance
If you read last week’s post, you know carbohydrates are crucial for athletic performance. Knowledge of the why, however, is nothing...
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Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
Sep 1, 20225 min
Carbohydrates: the Optimal Fuel for Athletic Performance
If carbohydrates are not the foundation of your diet, you’re leaving a lot on the table. Here’s why. Our Bodies Run Best on Carbohydrates...
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