Blog - Tag: Diet

Do Quick-fix Diets Work?

It’s human nature to be on the lookout for the " magic diet/pill " that will give us that quick-fix when it comes to losing weight. This attitude has fueled the craze for new fad diets while encouraging the belief that if we eat specific “healthy” foods the weight will just come off. Can these diets give us what we are looking for? Well, the quick and easy answer is no. New research has found...Read more

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Going Gluten-Free

The gluten-free food trend has become more popular and many athletes are questioning whether it's something they should try. The main reason people decide to omit gluten is that they have been diagnosed with celiac disease . Celiac disease is when gluten , a protein found in wheat and other grains, damages the intestines and prevents the body from absorbing essential nutrients. Along with...Read more

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The Need for Fibre

Although it has very little caloric value, fibre is still essential to your diet and offers a wide range of health benefits. The recommended daily allowance of fibre is 20-35 grams per day between soluble and insoluble varieties (although the average daily fibre intake is closer to 15 grams). While all athletes, recreational and competitive, need to make sure of a regular supply of fibre in their...Read more

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Can endurance athletes be vegetarians?

by Michelle Caron Algonquin College Library Technician Student SIRC Intern All athletes want to be better, faster and stronger than their opponents. On race days, athletes need food that will give them the energy to get through to the end of the day. In order to accomplish this goal, the right combination of carbohydrates, proteins and fats are required. Endurance athletes need to consume more...Read more

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