Should you eat differently when training? What about carbo-loading? How much protein should you consume per day? How should you adapt your eating plan to lose fat, but gain energy? Should you increase your protein intake to build muscle? How many steaks do you need to eat to guarantee your daily supply of protein?
We take a critical look at all the important questions and bring you the latest research-based scientific data on sports nutrition, with the help of the best sports nutrition experts in the country.
Protein intake is one of the most hotly debated topics related to sports nutrition. There is a flourishing market for protein supplements. DietDoc gives some perspective.
There is probably no other topic in the field of sports nutrition that is more controversial than the carbohydrate requirements of people who participate in strenuous activity.
There is probably no other topic in the field of sports nutrition that is associated with more controversy than the carb requirements of participants in strenuous activity.
Serious athletes use carbohydrates to fine-tune their performance by means of carbo-loading. DietDoc explains the process.
The GI is a tool for classifying food according to the effect these foods have on blood glucose and insulin levels. Find out how sportsmen- and women can use it when training.
Popular diets such as Atkins and South Beach recommend eating low or no carbohydrates to lose weight. But not all carbs are created equal, experts say.
If you exercise at 6am, should you eat breakfast before or after gym? And if you go to gym after work and only get home after 7pm, must you eat supper? Find out.
Research that might be a blow to the sports-drink industry shows that milk and yoghurt are great options for post-exercise recovery.
Can muscle cramps and pains be linked to mineral deficiencies and can taking mineral supplements cure the problem?
Children who participate in high-level sports need a diet that will support this intense training.
This may come as a surprise to strength-training athletes: you can increase your muscle mass by drinking more milk.
Most sportsmen and women and the general public have by now heard of the GI concept. DietDoc takes a look at a few important GI considerations.
The following lists of GI values should be regarded as guidelines and not as absolute values. The GI is influenced by a wide variety of factors.
You've done all your training and now it's time to start carbo-loading for the big day. Here's some help to get you going.
Unless an athlete is trying to 'make weight' there is as yet no concrete proof that training without a carbo-boost has significant advantages for elite athletes, says DietDoc.
