Integrative sports nutrition for the vegan athlete – Simone do Carmo & Rachel Jesson
Veganism is a popular trend among athletic individuals, who believe it can improve their health, performance and recovery. However, specific advice on nutrition for vegan athletes is sparse. In this webinar, Simone do Carmo will discuss how she approaches working with a vegan athlete, bearing in mind their reasons for being vegan, and the importance […]
A sports-centric view of the Endocannabinoid System – Dr Elisabeth Philipps | recorded Feb 2022
The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is an integral system intricately connected to a wide range of different physical and psychological functions, including: • Metabolism and appetite• Gut and digestive function• Mood and stress• Liver function• Inflammation and pain• Learning and memory and brain health• Sleep cycle• Motor and muscle function and control• Skin and nerve function• […]
Exercise immunology: an evolutionary perspective – Ian Craig | recorded Jan 2022
It is tempting to classify the study of immunology as the act of peering through a microscope and describing immune cells (‘us’) plus the bugs that inhabit our body (‘them’). However, if we consider widening our lens of examination, a picture of diverse evolutionary symbiosis begins to appear, which brings our intimate relationship with nature […]
A footballing case study – Adam Lloyd | recorded Dec 2021
Growth of youth sports participation is obviously seen as a beneficial development for public health and fitness. However, considerations need to be made for how these youth athletes are eating. Adolescence is a period of intense growth, during which time the consumption of a healthy balanced diet is essential for the growth and maturation of these […]
Autoimmunity in athletes – Amy Desborough | recorded Nov 2021
By it’s very nature, being an athlete, whether elite or amateur, can be challenging. There are pressures physically, emotionally and mentally; dietary adaptations, arduous training schedules, and time management constraints all place a demand on the body. Those living with an autoimmune condition are placing even more demands on the body. So how do we […]
Exercise and the gut: nutritional approaches – Professor Justin Roberts | recorded Sept 2021
Gastrointestinal issues are commonly reported during exercise training or competition, with varying degrees of frequency and severity. Not only can this disrupt training adaptations, but can impact on in-event completion. Unfortunately, habitual dietary strategies, and/or targeted interventions to support GI function are an often-overlooked area of an athlete’s preparation. Disruption to epithelial integrity and GI […]
Mitochondria and emotional regulation – Dr Patricia Worby | recorded Aug 2021
Sports nutrition and indeed many forms of nutritional medicine largely ignore the mental/emotional component of wellbeing. Through the dynamic balance of the autonomic nervous system, our thoughts, feelings and emotions are translated at a cellular level into messages of threat or safety into the mitochondrial signalling system, which affects energy delivery. Through subtle perturbations of the […]
Endurance exercise and cardiovascular health – a dose-dependent relationship – Ian Craig (recorded Jul 2021)
As health and exercise professionals, we are taught that cardiovascular (CV) exercise is particularly good for our CV health. From a public health perspective, this is definitely the message that we should be sharing. However, with the mindset of an athlete, whether elite or recreational, can we do too much and put ourselves at CV […]
A holistic view of nutrition for professional and amateur footballers – Prof Michael Gleeson | recorded June 2021
Discover what elite football players eat and drink, and learn about some of the science that underpins the current recommendations made by nutrition experts. Amateur players can use the same nutritional strategies as the top professional players to improve their own game, increase endurance, recover quickly and avoid illness, but they also face other challenges […]
What is natural sports cookery? – Rachel Jesson | recorded May 2021
Within the field of sports nutrition, the word ‘energetics’ generally pertains to a quantitative view of macronutrients and the number of calories consumed. With an integrative view of nutrition, however, particularly to a natural chef who epitomises a mind-body-food connection, this word takes on an entirely different meaning: food is much more than simply ‘fuel’. […]