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5 Non-Negotiables to Avoid Underfuelling
Preseason and peak endurance training are officially here — which means training sessions are longer, schedules are tighter, and...
Christine Gemmell
Aug 133 min read


Lighter Isn’t Always Faster: What Every Athlete Needs to Know About Running Performance
Have you ever heard (or thought): “If I just lost a few pounds, I’d be faster.” “I need to lean out for race season.” “Lighter equals...
Christine Gemmell
Jun 23 min read


Building Performance Plates (Step-by-Step Guide)
Modified image from: https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/food-guide-snapshot/ Nutrition plays a critical role in athletic performance, but...
Christine Gemmell
Dec 30, 20245 min read


Will Holiday Meals Affect Your Performance? Here's What You Need to Know
The holiday season is here, and with it comes the festive treats, holiday diet trends, and maybe some unsolicited advice. It can be...
Christine Gemmell
Dec 20, 20243 min read


Are you under-fuelling?: How RED-S is affecting your performance
As an athlete, you're no stranger to pushing your body to its limits in pursuit of peak performance. This is often celebrated as physical...
Christine Gemmell
Jun 25, 20246 min read


Dietitian Recommended Protein Bars
Who else feels overwhelmed when trying to find a protein bar? It's almost as hard as trying to find the best cereal or yogurt. There are...
Christine Gemmell
Aug 11, 20232 min read


Athletes Guide To Creating A Recovery Smoothie
There are 4 key ingredients you need to make sure your smoothie has in order for it to be a good recovery smoothie...
Christine Gemmell
May 15, 20232 min read


Hotel/Dorm Room Snack & Meal Ideas for Athletes
Student athletes have busy schedules and need to eat often because of their high energy needs. It can be hard to ensure you are meeting...
Christine Gemmell
Jan 31, 20232 min read


Fibre & Exercise
There are a few important components to a healthy diet like carbs, protein, and fats..etc. But one that is often overlooked is dietary...
Christine Gemmell
Nov 16, 20224 min read


5 Tips for Increasing Muscle Mass
Can you lose weight and gain muscle mass at the same time? It is possible, but to be done correctly it requires strategizing, consistency...
Christine Gemmell
Aug 13, 20222 min read


Post-Workout Fuelling: The 3 R's Of Recovery
Post-workout fuelling is important to help you recover fully and prepare you for your next workout. Here are some general nutrition tips...
Christine Gemmell
Mar 18, 20224 min read


5 Ways To Improve Your Metabolism
How many of you have seen the marketing claim “boost your metabolism”? 🙋🏽♀️ “Boosting your metabolism” is a whole lot more complex...
Christine Gemmell
Oct 16, 20212 min read


Should I drink water or a sports drink?
If you watch sports, you've probably seen athletes sipping on some sort of sports drink. Whether it's Gatorade, Powerade or others,...
Christine Gemmell
Jun 30, 20213 min read


"But I won't be able to stop eating"
When you’re an intuitive eater, you give yourself the free choice and access to all foods. You allow yourself to eat the foods you want,...
Christine Gemmell
Jun 8, 20213 min read


Part 2: The 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating
The process of Intuitive Eating, described by Registered Dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch is a practice, which honours both...
Christine Gemmell
Apr 9, 20216 min read


Part 1: What is Intuitive Eating?
What if I told you you could honour your health, hunger and cravings without feeling guilty; you could enjoy a piece of pizza or a...
Christine Gemmell
Mar 29, 20213 min read


Thinking about food all day is not normal.
Unless you’re a dietitian and it’s what’s you talk about all day with people! 😋 Otherwise, if you are constantly thinking about food...
Christine Gemmell
Nov 30, 20201 min read


What are food rules? Do I have any?
These are food guidelines, only WAY more strict and are developed through the interaction with our diet culture. "That food is bad" "That...
Christine Gemmell
Nov 1, 20201 min read


The Hunger Fullness Scale
The main reason why people eat has very little, or nothing at all, to do with hunger. Many things drive us to eat such as: - the time of...
Christine Gemmell
Sep 19, 20204 min read


Protein and Exercise
Those who exercise regularly or are competitive athletes require a higher intake of nutrients compared to a healthy individual who isn’t...
Christine Gemmell
Aug 8, 20202 min read
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