Carl Langan-Evens4 minMaking weight in sportMaking weight is a global term for the targeted reduction of body mass, which is purported to enhance performance in aesthetic,...
Asker Jeukendrup4 minFish oil: what is it?Fish oil is a dietary source of omega-3 fatty acids which have been linked to various health effects. Omega-3 fatty acids play a role in...
Alex Mohr7 minDoes the gut microbiota play a role in exercise performance? Part 1 Most of the microorganisms that live on and inside us are contained in our digestive tract with increasing concentrations generally found...
Karsten Koehler and Chaise Murphy3 minCan I gain muscle and lose weight at the same time?One may find themselves in an energy deficit, that is, eating fewer calories than is required to maintain weight and optimal...
Asker Jeukendrup13 minHow to fuel for a marathon Marathon runners are starting to pay more and more attention to their nutrition. No one ever questions the importance of training, yet...
Asker Jeukendrup5 minCreatine and its effects on performance This post describes the effects of creatine on performance. It is simply a summary of current scientific understanding.
Jose Areta4 minWhat are the effects of low energy availability on health and performance?In a previous blog-post we defined what energy availability is and what typically is considered to be ‘low energy availability’ (LEA)....
Asker Jeukendrup3 minMastermind - Round 2Do you want total your sports nutrition business to the next level? Do you want to Continue to learn? Do you want to know more about the...
Ollie Odell6 minThe pros, cons and myths of milkMilk features in the nutrition guidelines in nearly every country in the world. Clearly it has some beneficial attributes, but it also...
Asker Jeukendrup5 minDairy and health Milk and other dairy products are polarising. Some claim it is the best option for recovery, others claim there are detrimental health...
Ricardo Costa4 minWhat causes gut issues during and after exercise?Many competitions take place in hot and challenging conditions. The Tokyo Olympic Games are only an example. The expected hot conditions...
Asker Jeukendrup4 minUEFA expert group statement on nutritionThe UEFA expert group statement on nutrition in elite football (1) has now been published. After many months of hard work, a sizeable...
Asker Jeukendrup6 minNutrition for Jumbo Visma in the Tour10 reasons why I think the nutrition strategy at JumboVisma is unique and successful.
Asker Jeukendrup5 minMyth busting: the alkaline dietAn alkaline diet, alkaline water, alkalising supplements are often promoted in the lay press as “healthy”. But what is the evidence?
Asker Jeukendrup5 minThe role of energy density in weight managementEnergy density is an important concept in weight management.
Asker Jeukendrup20 minIs game changers game changing or is it sensationalism?An analysis of the movie game changers. It it real science?
James Betts4 minBreakfast is not real and breakfast skippers do not existThe seemingly mythical status of breakfast stems from age-old tales of reduced appetite later in the day and legendary feats such as...
Asker Jeukendrup4 minIs breakfast the most important meal of the day?Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? A recent meta-analysis suggests that this might be one of the myths in nutrition.
Dana Lis3 minLow FODMAP: A novel tool prevent GI problems?Many athletes, particularly in endurance sport suffer from GI problems. Here Dana Lis discusses a possible role of low FODMAP intake.
Asker Jeukendrup2 minTrend: Eating more of ALL major food groupsAre we eating more of certain food groups or are we just eating more?