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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
How about brightening up your breakfasts with colorful, flavorful and nutrient-rich recipes? Quite a program, isn’t it? Here are my 10 recipe ideas for a healthy AND gourmet breakfast, sweet or savory, simple and “basic” or requiring a little more preparation. They’re all suitable for sportswomen! 1. Classic bread-based breakfast 2. Classic cereal-based breakfast (flakes) […]
Being a female cyclist and following a vegetarian or vegan diet can naturally lead to a lot of questions about nutrition—and rightly so. In this article, I’ll explain why protein is essential for your health and how to meet your protein needs using concrete meal examples. Definitions In my opinion, it’s essential to start with […]