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NUTRITION CHALLENGES OF THE FEMALE ENDURANCE ATHLETE
Being a female athlete comes with its perks –toned and strong bodies, being able to outrun the average guy and getting a chance to stop...
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Oct 14, 2019


10 Foods To Beat The Heat and Hydrate
It's heating up in South Africa with humid temperatures and scorching sun. We all love to get outside and enjoy these days of the year,...
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Oct 31, 2018


Food 4 thought…. ag, I mean, food 4 the weekend warrior
So much information comes from experts and professionals and what they eat and don’t eat, but is it really the best advice for the...
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Sep 26, 2018


Cherries... A Great Little Lifesaver
Summer is approaching, which means all those yummy tasty berries and fruits are coming into the season and will be ready for snacking on....
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Aug 29, 2018


A World Filled With Food
Banting, Paleo, Fit4Life, Vegan, Nutri Bullet, etc. Nutrition… most probably the most talked about topic of late! Why?....... Everyone...
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Aug 14, 2018


Recovery Wars: Making the most out of your recovery shake. Seven recovery products on South African
The field of sports nutrition and recovery recipes as evolved over the last few years and it would seem the powers that be have come...
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Jun 27, 2018


Sports Drinks on the bike - What to use and when
Surely sports drinks use more jargon than any other fitness product? Between microwhats and hydrowhoknows, it’s easy to become totally...
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May 22, 2018


Post Winter Training Meals: 5 Delicious Options
After a tough day of cycling, or a hard session at the gym, there’s nothing like coming home to a hot shower and a warm meal in the...
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May 11, 2018

Industry Powerhouse : Hannele Steyn - Passion4Wholeness
If you haven’t heard of Hannele Steyn in mountain biking circles I suggest you brush up on one of South Africa’s finest talents. Her...
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May 9, 2018


Hot Topic: ‘Healthy’ food companies need to distance themselves from the emotional language of toxic
A fistful of fries, glistening with salt and dunked in ketchup, definitely isn’t the smartest, healthiest eating option. But treating...
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Apr 18, 2018


QUICK GUIDE: Supplements for cyclists - What to take, what not to take
As endurance athletes we tend to be very aware of what we put into our bodies. To keep up with the taxing rides, workouts and...
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Feb 1, 2018


Stage Race Nutrition - Getting it right
From www.wines2whales.co.za The Issue: Over fuel and you’re left feeling sluggish, weighed down and potentially dealing with GI problems....
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Feb 1, 2018


DIY "Racebar" - Make your Own
Make your own nutritious power packed bars for training rides and races. Ingredients: 1 cup packed dates, pitted and no sugar added 1/4...
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Feb 1, 2018


Mindful Eating
Think about the workout you just did. As an athlete, you can’t just go through the motions during a workout. You have to put in effort...
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Jan 11, 2018


Beets for performance
Yeap. It’s true. In the sports world there are so many various herbs, foods and supplements touted for their performance enhancing...
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Jan 11, 2018
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