Pregnancy is an intense physical journey—one that some women compare to a nine-month marathon. If you’re a female cyclist who loves the great outdoors, you already know that nutrition is the fuel for performance. During pregnancy, your nutritional needs change to support your baby’s development while maintaining your own energy levels. I’ll try to give […]
In this article, I suggest some natural ways to relieve PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), a fairly common but under-diagnosed hormonal disorder. What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also known as Stein-Leventhal syndrome, is a common hormonal disorder in women of childbearing age. It is generally characterized by excessive production of androgens (male hormones), menstrual […]
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 […]
Endometriosis affects around 1 in 10 women of childbearing age, i.e. almost 190 million women worldwide and around 2 million in France. Despite this high number, the disease is poorly diagnosed, with an average delay of 6 to 10 years. It often goes unrecognized by the general public and healthcare professionals alike. Yet its impact […]
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 if you participate in endurance sports—it’s very likely that you’ve already experienced these digestive issues. In this article, I’ll take a closer look at the main causes of these exercise-related digestive issues and, most importantly, provide you with practical tips on how to prevent and avoid […]
Menopause, or the period leading up to it, can be a very complicated time for some women, as the transformations can be so significant, both physically and psychologically. Let’s take a look at the possible symptoms and causes, and (above all!) at what you can do to get through this period in the best possible […]
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 […]