You might have observed that some foods are healthier for some individuals than others.

Ladies, athletes, sportswomen – have you ever wondered how your menstrual cycle affects sports training and race performance?

Within the wonderful world of sports, a question that I’m often asked is; “which sports drink should I use”, or more recently; “to help my fat adaptation, should I just drink water?”

A client of mine recently asked if I could look into a specific supplement that has recently been launched in South Africa for youth athletes.

Elite athletes need to take special care of their immune health as they are at high risk of immunodepression and related illnesses due to the stressors of hard training sessions, competitions, sleep difficulties, long travel, etc.

The International Society of Sports Nutrition recently published a new position stand on the safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation and I thought it would be useful to summarise the main points specifically in relation to athletic performance.