Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “1. Performance Nutrition”
This is currently how I consume my daily half cup of tart cherry juice. I started drinking this breakfast shake about 2 years ago when looking to move away from my previous staple (that served me SO WELL for so many years until all of a sudden it didn’t any longer). And I must say, even a number of years …
In the past few months, this has become my absolute favourite for before a long or hard run – and a favourite of a number of clients also! I mean, Power Cookies will always be a favourite pre-workout snack, but I created these bars because I wanted a VERY easy to digest bar (low fibre / protein / fat, such …
While I’ve been using medjool dates as pre-run fuel, during runs, and throwing them in my post-workout smoothies forever, I was introduced to Natural Delights Date Rolls (basically mashed dates rolled up with almonds or coconut or pecans). After trying a few of these varieties, I decided to create my own homemade version of them – using chocolate of course! And with …
This fantastic post-workout recovery shake was one of the first recipes I ever developed here at Eat2Run Sports Nutrition. It meets the requirements for optimal recovery being carb-rich and with protein in the ideal ratio of 4:1 or 3:1 carbs to protein. For faster recovery, be sure to drink it within 20 to 30 minutes of finishing your long or hard …
I’ll admit it – I’m in my off season. So although I’m still following the “eat2run” guidelines… I might not be doing so as ‘hardcore’ as when I’m in full on training mode. So no, there’s no tart cherry juice in this post-run recovery shake (however, I did drink a glass separately later haha!) – but there is the yummy superfood …
I’m getting into ultras! There, I said it. Apparently the marathon is no longer enough of a challenge for me lol (I’ve now run 19). Well that, and I need a break from trying to run a faster marathon, so might as well spend some time running longer 😉 I’ll be back attempting a sub 3:30 marathon next spring! Truth …
Make your own energy gel! Some runners experience their stomachs turn upside down upon consuming conventional packaged gels and some runners just like to know exactly what they are eating / choose the most natural option. This recipe is simple, delicious and contains chia, a source of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids as well as a bit of protein (which helps the …
I’ve been playing around with various versions of this recipe for some time now… But this is IT. Seriously. Last week I ate 2 (along with a Matcha Latte) and then went out and smashed my speed workout. It was amazing. I’m attributing that success solely to Power Cookies. And matcha. And my dinner the night before. And my awesome …
Inspired by a smoothie I had at Body Energy Club here in Vancouver where I live, I’ve seriously been hooked ever since (of course I had to re-create it the second I got home, doesn’t everyone do that?). Dates and bananas are great natural sweeteners as they offer runners nutrient dense and easily digested post-run carbohydrates to refill glycogen stores (or …
For someone who is so committed to eating only whole, natural foods – energy gels would appear to toss all such values and ideals out the window. Truth be told, they are a rather processed product. Energy gels, gus, gummies and sports drinks – not only are they processed, unfortunately sometimes these processed products also cause gastrointestinal distress. It may be …
