Prepping for a marathon: Eating for the best results
Dietitian Jessica Moulds shares nutrition advice for runners for your best long-distance performance.
Preparation:...
Cheating and clean eating
“You’re eating cake?! What is this, some kind of cheat day? I thought...
Core habits for a healthy lifestyle
We all know that what you eat has a massive impact on your...
Simple strategies for a healthy holiday
The holidays: a chance to unwind, relax, catch up with family... and completely...
Working smarter, not harder
When people hear my story of losing 60kg, they assume I spend hours...
Should we all eat like Olympic athletes?
We’re in the midst of Olympic fever right now. Isn’t it fun watching...
Ask the experts: Sports drinks
Q: "I go to the gym. Do I need a sports drink during...
Ask the experts: Food for exercise
Q: " I am finding that after I do a workout I am...
Ask the experts: Managing Ramadan when you’re training
Q: "As you know, for the month of Ramadan, Muslims don't eat or...
Ask the experts: Protein bars vs muesli bars
Q: "Is a protein bar better for me than a muesli bar? Will...
Ask the experts: Food and exercise
Q: "Does eating before, during and/or after exercise affect your training or competition...
Ask the experts: Dinner and exercise
Q: "Growing up, I was regularly told of the importance of eating breakfast,...
Ask the experts: Food for active teens
Q: "I have a 16-year-old daughter who is 175cm tall and weighs just...
Ask the experts: Exercise nutrition
HFG nutritionist Claire Turnbull answers your questions.
Q: I exercise intensely every morning before...
Guide to sports drinks
Sports drinks were developed to help athletes doing high-intensity exercise stay hydrated.
There are...
Five common food mistakes for exercisers
Are the foods you’re eating complementing your exercise efforts? HFG nutritionist Claire Turnbull...
What’s best: Exercising before or after eating?
Exercising demands fuel. The amount and type of fuel your body burns depends...
Weight training: Do you need protein shakes and bars?
Protein shakes and protein bars are a common sight amongst body builders. But...