Category: Nutrition
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Asthma studies find plant-based diet benefits and big dairy risks
According to a review out of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, eating a plant-based diet high in foods like vegetables, fruits, and fiber can reduce the severity of asthma in some individuals, enabling them to take fewer medical treatments for the condition. On the flip side, however, the study found that eating foods that are high…
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Bruno Fratus, Olympic Swimmer and #NOWAmbassador, Tours the NOW Facilities
Hear from Bruno Fratus, World Record Holder Olympic Swimmer as he and his wife and coach Michelle Lenhardt, Former Olympic Swimmer tour the NOW Facilities. See Bruno and Michelle’s full #NOWAmbassador profiles at: https://www.nowfoods.com/sports-nutri… https://www.nowfoods.com/now/ambassad…
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Powerful Effects of Swimming on the Keto Diet
Description: Nutrition is an integral part of a swimmer’s life and training. What we eat, as a result, becomes building bricks and repair material for our body, as well as a source of energy for sports. The more balanced the food during keto diet is, the more strength you get for training and less time…
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The Keto Diet for Swimmers: Main Pros & Cons
Description: there are many benefits to the ketogenic diet, as well as some cons. So what can the keto diet bring to you as a swimmer? This article looks at how this diet can impact your swimming. The world isn’t short of people who are embracing the ketogenic diet. Everywhere you go, you’ll see celebrities…
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This edible blob filled with water means you don’t need a plastic bottle
Runners in a half-marathon in London on March 1 might be a little confused at the water stations, where instead of getting water in a plastic cup or bottle, they’ll be handed an edible water-filled pod. The package, which is also compostable, is made from seaweed and plant extracts. You simply bite the corner off and…
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Why Does Swimming Make You Hungry?
Does every swim end with feelings of becoming extremely hungry!? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone and you might be pleased to hear there is some evidence as to why this happens. So today we’re here to investigate, why does swimming make you SO hungry?!
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Training with Lumen | Michael Andrew Vlogs
A bit of an experiment with my metabolism during a lift and sprint session! Learning more about the body and how to function at peak performance!
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Swim Tips From The Cold Tub: Nutrition & Experimentation
Coach Craig talks about nutrition as it relates to performance and the role that experimentation with new foods plays in the process. This video is not about what you need to eat to perform better but more about what you should think about as you test new foods. This video is extra fun because you…
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Sarah Sjöström Turns Vegetarian in Chase of Olympic Gold
‘Three months ago I switched to a vegetarian diet. I feel it partly in the gym – I have become a lot stronger, it is just personal records all the time in the gym. I feel that I have more energy, I am sleeping sleep a lot better at night, and it feels like my…