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On this blog page, as a sports nutritionist, I share practical knowledge about basic nutrition, sports-specific nutrition, and supplements for all athletes who want to improve their performance. Here you will find concrete tips and advice that you can immediately apply to your sporting routine.
You're only as good as your recovery
I exercise five times a week: Brazilian jiu-jitsu, strength training and a mix of spinning and running, with two fixed recovery days. Good recovery nutrition ensures that I’m fit again on those training days and can give it my all. I notice the difference in my body every day. When I don’t pay enough attention to my recovery nutrition…
Is sleep the best supplement for athletes?
Now you might be wondering: what on earth does sleep have to do with sports nutrition? Well, more than you think! Because while you're investing in nutrition, training plans and supplements, one of the most powerful recovery and performance factors is free and available every night. Yet, sleep is systematically underestimated by most athletes...
Are micronutrients the missing link in your sports nutrition?
On this blog, I write a lot about macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. And there's a good reason for that. They form the basis of your sports nutrition: the fuel for your training, the building blocks for your muscles, the energy that gets you through the day. But there's a group of nutrients that receives far less attention, while being at least as important: vitamins and minerals, also known as micronutrients…
Can you leave sports nutrition advice to AI?
Recently, I heard someone say: “Of course I can paint my house myself, but I’d rather do it properly.” That statement stuck with me. Because it gets right to something I’m seeing happen more and more often: athletes taking their nutritional advice from an AI tool, blindly accepting it, and then thinking they’re doing a good job…
The Sports Nutrition Pyramid: Your Complete Guide to Optimal Athletic Performance
In my very first blog “Why ordinary food often works better than supplements” I've briefly written about the sports nutrition pyramid and why you should always start at the base rather than immediately reaching for supplements. In this blog, I'll delve much deeper into this and take you layer by layer through the pyramid…
Losing weight without sacrificing your athletic performance: is that actually possible?
As a sports nutrition coach, I get asked this question at least once a week. A runner who feels those last few pounds of fat need to go for a faster time. A BJJ practitioner wanting to drop to a lower weight class without losing strength. Or simply a recreational athlete who wants to slim down but not give up their training results…
How sports nutrition is not a luxury, but an investment in yourself
After your training, you feel good, but the next day you recognise it: muscle soreness, heavy legs, that fatigue that lingers longer than you'd like.
It's a pattern that many amateur athletes will recognise. We invest in good trainers, a gym membership, performance clothing…
Intermittent fasting and sports: does fasting really work for athletes?
Intermittent fasting is here to stay in the world of nutrition and fitness. Whether it's friends enthusiastically sharing their results, fitfluencers on social media, or athletes who swear by this way of eating. Intermittent fasting remains one of the most popular nutritional strategies of the moment…
Too little energy, too many ambitions: recognising RED-S before it's too late
As a sports nutrition coach, I occasionally speak to athletes who are frustrated because their performance is lagging, despite all the training and discipline. They are doing everything “right” according to the book: training hard, eating “healthy”, rarely missing sessions. Yet, they are not improving. In fact, they are getting worse...
Stop training on an empty stomach if you're a night owl
“Is training on the fasted state sensible?” This is a question I sometimes get from my clients. And my answer? That depends on whether you’re a morning person or an evening person, and what kind of training you’re doing…
Performing as an athlete on a plant-based diet. Is that really possible?
“Can I perform without meat, fish and dairy?” A question that comes up more and more in conversations with athletes. As someone who is knowledgeable about sports nutrition and is a vegetarian myself, I see how this question concerns many recreational athletes who are considering switching to a vegetarian or vegan diet...
Sports Nutrition Coach vs. Sports Dietitian: Which do you choose?
Are you looking for nutritional advice for your sport, but aren't sure whether to see a sports nutrition coach or a sports dietitian? You're not alone! Many recreational athletes hesitate between the two options: sports nutrition coach versus sports dietitian. Let me help you understand the difference and which choice is best suited for you…
Why ordinary food often works better than supplements
I regularly meet people who enthusiastically tell me about their extensive supplement regimes, while at the same time admitting that they regularly skip meals and often eat fast food. It's a paradox I encounter more and more often…
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