Insufficient energy intake, a chronic energy deficit or a very low body fat percentage increase the risk of infection. Find out how you can effectively prevent infections.
Modern research allows athletes to consume up to 120 grams or more of carbohydrates per hour, thereby improving performance and recovery - provided that the gastrointestinal tract is specifically trained for this purpose.
Physical decline in old age is a reality, but it can be delayed with a varied diet tailored to individual needs. Protein is particularly important. The best tips.
If you suddenly experience a slump in performance during a sporting activity, a lack of carbohydrates is usually responsible. How can you prevent this from happening?
Magnesium – alongside iron – is one of the most commonly used minerals in sports supplements and is primarily taken as a preventive measure against muscle cramps.
When it comes to endurance sports, carbohydrate or sports drinks are essential for maintaining intensive performance over a long period of time. Here are the best tips on how to train your gastrointestinal tract for optimal intake.
Most people still know it under the term "roughage". However, dietary fibre is far more than just the ballast substance of food - it also has important functions. Nevertheless, its consumption in Switzerland is too low.
When it comes to sport, the importance of optimal fluid intake is well known. However, an adequate supply is also crucial to maintaining good health.
In sport, carbohydrates are essential for maintaining strenuous activity over longer periods of time. The amount of carbohydrates and how best to consume them depends on several factors. Here is an overview.
...regular protein intake slows down muscle loss?
There is a difference between a generally healthy diet and specific nutrition prior to physical exercise. What is the ideal nutrition before a tough or easy training session at lunchtime or in the evening?
Anyone who exercises regularly and intensively should plan their recovery in the same way as a training session and factor it in accordingly.
...although wholegrain bread is healthy, you shouldn’t always eat it for breakfast?
How important is the right amount of macro and micronutrients? What training stimuli is needed to stay healthy and competitive for as long as possible?
Did you know that the risk of diabetes from drinking fruit juice is almost as high as from Cola?
