Nutrition for Fitness

Nutrition, Health & Performance

The facts and myths. Organic v Non-Organic—just what does the organic farming movement protect you against? Understanding food quality and the food cycle. Saturated fats v unsaturated. Are you listening to your body?

Dietary Assessment

We’ll get you to complete a food and mood analysis; the only way to understand how the foods you eat affecting your wellbeing; ever wondered why the diet you are following works for your best friend but not for you? Understanding your metabolism and how it reacts to certain foods is essential. Do you understand macro and micro nutrients and are you getting the right quantities? You are what you eat!

Proteins/Fats & Carbohydrates

How much do you really know about the Macronutrients and their important role in a balanced diet? Do you know the 9 Amino Acids which are essential to the daily diet and the role that they play? Do you understand the relevance of complete and incomplete proteins? Are you up to speed in simple/complex carbohydrates and the essential fatty acids?

Food Labeling & Additives

The good, the bad and the ugly. Understanding E numbers and food labelling enough to make the right choices. Are you aware of MSG and its affect on the body?

Vitamins & Minerals

There are 7 macro-minerals that are important to the body do you know what they are? Do you know what the body requires in order to absorb, transport and utilise some of the most important vitamins?

Exercise Nutrition

What fuel our body requires for exercise can depend on the intensity level. Understanding the types of fuel our body needs and at what level they get drawn into the equation is essential? Understanding the effectiveness of sports drinks and health/cereal bars and their role in exercise performance.