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24.01.2022 The things you find when staying at home over Easter! My first running achievement. Just 10 years old! Pretty sure I didn’t nail my sports nutrition that day but I remember having fun! Hope everyone’s having a safe weekend at home with those closest to you. And that the Easter bunny is generous tomorrow!

22.01.2022 Hurrah! Small steps towards getting sport back on the social agenda. Stick to groups of no more than 10, maintain 1.5m distance and keep it local and outdoors. And of course maintain hand hygiene, don’t share equipment or exercise in a group if you are unwell. https://www.orsr.sa.gov.au/events_courses?a=28302

22.01.2022 Experimenting with a few recipes from the Sports Dietitians Australia and Dietitians Association of Australia Inside Sports Recipe flip book. The Pro-recovery balls and Protein banana bread are great high protein, high carb and nutrient-rich snack ideas for recovery. Both are super quick and simple to prepare. They are also tasty and far healthier than similar options you may find at the supermarket or local cafe. The Chicken curry was another easy recipe and on the table in ...just 30 minutes. This meal has the days of takeaway Thai Green Chicken Curry numbered at our place! https://daa.asn.au//07/DAA_InsideSport-Recipeflipbook17V3.

21.01.2022 Carbs are an important part of good health and performance. I regularly have conversations with clients about increasing carbohydrate foods in their diet to help them stay well and exercise faster, longer and with more enjoyment. Here are some wise words from one of my uni supervisors regarding low carbohydrate diets and associated increased risk for type 2 diabetes in middle-aged women. Journal link included for those who are interested.... "Tempted to lose weight by following a low carbohydrate diet. Think again...Australian research shows that middle aged women following a low-CHO diet have a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, and you definitely don't want Type 2 Diabetes. So make sure you maintain a healthy intake of breads, cereals, pasta and rice (4-5 serves per day). This will ensure you get fibre, B-group vitamins, iron, zinc and other important phytonutrients. As Michael Pollan says: "Eat food, not too much, mostly plants"

19.01.2022 The time has come for a short break. After a great last day working with clients, I am now officially on maternity leave for the next few months. It's a big new life adventure that I am excited to begin! Keep an eye on the Ultra Appetites page for information to support your health and performance whilst I am on leave. For those keen to optimise their nutrition for the next level, I will send an update in a few months when 1:1 appointments will be available again.... I look forward to working with many of you again later this year and wish all of you the best of luck in whatever sporting and life goals you have on the horizon!

19.01.2022 Now is the time to optimise your training diet so you can come back strong once the racing calendar is up and running again! From Sports Dietitians Australia: "Individual nutrition requirements will be determined by training load, specific athlete needs, training goals, body composition goals, health and adjustments for growth for younger athletes. The training diet should focus on a variety of nutrient-dense carbohydrates (e.g. wholegrain breads, fruits, vegetables), along w...ith regular serves of lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, legumes and dairy for protein, calcium and iron. #AccSDathome #nutrition #sportsnutrition #SDA" The images below are an example of an Ultra Appetites training diet analysis. This information is invaluable in assisting athlete's understanding of how their diet is meeting their needs and where things can be improved. If you're keen to see how your training diet is working for you, consider seeking the support of an Accredited Sports Dietitian. A nutrition plan, informed by the latest research can be developed with you via Telehealth consults until face-to-face consults are back on the cards.

17.01.2022 A good article about fat for endurance athletes by one of Australia’s leading sports dietitians and sports nutrition researchers, Louise Burke. Many athletes are turning to high fat diets as a way to improve endurance performance. Science however continues to support the importance of carbohydrates, particularly for those seeking that PB or podium finish. Manipulating certain nutrients and foods can have far-reaching impacts on other aspects of health, for example poor gut h...ealth and increased risk of injury and illness. Like most things in sports nutrition it’s not all black and white. When pursuing any dietary strategy it is important to put this in context of your goals and lifestyle. Be curious and ask yourself I can, but should I?. A moderate approach is often best. Read on to learn about how you may incorporate both fat and carbohydrates to optimise your performance.

16.01.2022 It's been a while between posts! This one is definitely worth sharing. Do you spend many hours working at your desk? Or find yourself flopped on the couch at the end the day? If this sounds like you, WHO now recommend you must exceed physical activity guidelines for aerobic exercise to offset ill health. This means more than 150-300 minutes of moderate or 75-150 minutes of vigorous exercise per week. Moderate aerobic exercise includes brisk walking or raking leaves. Vigorous ...aerobic exercise includes jogging and cycling. Take home message: Sit less, move more!

13.01.2022 Time to consider something else to throw on the barbie? Interesting new research from Uni SA.

11.01.2022 Hopefully some good news for telehealth dietetic services for Medicare and DVA clients very soon!

08.01.2022 I know many of you are in need of a new running challenge. Thanks to Ben for putting a novel and exciting opportunity together for trail runners in SA! And for those who may not already be aware, the TRSA V4 series is also in full swing. http://trailrunningsa.com/trsa-v4-series/ . I’ve bumped into a few of you enjoying the Belair course over the past few weeks and it’s been great to see you out there! And here’s another one for those who like a bit of a treasure hunt https:/.../sarogaining.com.au//mt-lofty-isolation-6-hour-bus/ If you’ve not given rogaining a go, this would be a great introduction to a super fun sport! Happy virtual trails everyone!

07.01.2022 Well done ABC! Second article in my newsfeed today! Grace was a rising swim star, but pressure to be thin took her off track http://www.abc.net.au//pusuing-skinny-in-sport-he/12646090

07.01.2022 Looking for cheap alternatives to sports foods and supplements to keep you healthy and performing during the COVID-19 outbreak? Here are a few ideas to get you started! Don’t see an alternative to your sports food/supplement here? Comment on this post and I’ll do my best to find something for you!... Hit me up with any of your favourite homemade sports drink recipes while you’re at it!

05.01.2022 A systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 randomised controlled clinical trials finds coconut oil raises LDL-cholesterol (which has been long known), but key,... has no benefit on glucose control, body weight or inflammation. By all means use it in your cooking for biscuits and curries where it works for the taste and consistency you're after, but a health food it is not. You suck coconut oil and olive oil totally owns you https://www.ahajournals.org//10./CIRCULATIONAHA.119.043052 See more

03.01.2022 Promising news! Watch this space