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With the festive season just around the corner, hearty meals follow one another, chocolates make their way into every nook and cranny, and training rhythms are turned upside down. For many of us, this time of year is synonymous with pleasure, but also with apprehension: fear of putting on weight, breaking our sporting routine or […]
Often associated with bone health, vitamin D actually plays a much broader role in our bodies. A true hormone of well-being and vitality, it is involved in muscle function, immune response, injury prevention and even recovery after exercise. And yet, despite its importance, a large proportion of the population has insufficient levels, particularly in the […]
Regular exercise naturally increases energy requirements. But what we often forget is that vitamins and minerals are also more in demand. Let’s take a look at how to incorporate these nutrients into your daily diet, through a balanced and varied diet. Micronutrition and sport: a balance not to be neglected Although required in small quantities, […]
Intestinal cramps, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting… If you’re an athlete, especially a runner, it’s highly likely that you’ve already experienced these digestive problems. In this article, I’d like to take a look at the main causes of digestive problems during exercise, and above all give you practical advice on how to prevent and avoid them in […]
Vegetarian and vegan diets call for several points of vigilance. According to an expert opinion recently shared by ANSES, epidemiological studies show that vegetarians and vegans have a less favorable nutritional status in terms of iron, iodine, vitamins B12 and D and a less favorable phosphocalcic balance than non-vegetarians, and also in terms of vitamin […]
Vegetarian and vegan diets require special attention. While the vegetarian diet provides most macro and micronutrients, the vegan diet is more prone to deficiencies, particularly with regard to certain micronutrients such as omega-3s, iron, zinc and vitamin B12 (but also calcium, iodine, vitamin D and coenzyme Q10, which will be covered in another article). Let’s […]
Being an athletic woman and eating a vegetarian or vegan diet can lead to a lot of questions about nutrition, and rightly so. In this article, I explain why protein is essential to your health and how to cover your protein needs with the help of concrete examples of menus. Definitions In my opinion, it’s […]
Eating well after exercise is essential to allow the body to recover properly. This is especially true when your effort has been intense (training, running, cycling, trail running…) or when you’ve been training and competing for a long time. In this article, I’ll guide you so that you know which foods to eat and when. […]
Your preparation is coming to an end, and in a few days you’ll be taking the start of your race, but do you already know what nutritional strategy you’re going to adopt? In this article, I’ll guide you through how to eat on race day. Objective: hydration and energy intake First of all, keep in […]