Introduction Navigating an obstacle course race (OCR) demands more than sheer willpower; it is a complex dance of endurance, strength, and nutrition. Optimal dietary strategies tailor-fit for OCR can be the linchpin to surpassing personal limits. Yet, crafting such a nutritional plan is not one-size-fits-all. It requires precision – balancing macronutrients and meal timing –… Read More
Introduction Many fitness enthusiasts thrive on the exhilaration of outdoor activities. While they have different philosophies and approaches on exercise and nutrition, all of them understand that peak performance and enjoyment are not solely dependent on their training routines or the latest gear. Nutrition is very important – some might suggest everything – and it… Read More
Introduction Some workouts are tougher than others and completing them means digging deep into your reserves for that last grain of willpower. At least when you are done, you can pat yourself on the back and look forward to uploading your workout stats to Strava, for example. But what happens if you are struggling to… Read More
Research Paper Title Ancel Keys: The legacy of a giant in physiology, nutrition, and public health. Background Ancel Keys, whose life spanned over 100 years (1904-2004), made a wealth of seminal scientific and public health contributions. As a physiologist, nutritionist, and public health scientist, he has left his mark on the 20th century by exploring… Read More
“The word “superfood” is a marketing term that has no rigorous scientific meaning. It is generally applied to foods that are unusually high in some nutrient that is considered particularly important to health. Examples include blueberries, which are rich in vitamin C; chia seeds, which contain a lot of omega-3 fatty acids that help your… Read More
Research Paper Title Stressful Life Changes and Their Relationship to Nutrition-Related Health Outcomes Among US Army Soldiers. Background Stressful life changes may tax people’s adaptive capacity. The researchers sought to determine if and when experiences of stressful life changes were associated with increased odds of adverse nutrition-related health outcomes among US Army soldiers relative to… Read More
Tiny particles packed with vital nutrients could provide a better way of delivering supplements to individuals at risk of malnutrition. The particles protect their contents from moisture and resist heat during cooking before breaking down in the stomach. It is estimated that some two (2) billion people globally have nutrient-deficient diets. This is the leading… Read More
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