The Wellness Scoop

How to Fuel Your Body

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We’re joined by Anita Bean, registered nutritionist and author, to discuss how to fuel our bodies properly to best support exercise.


We discuss:

  • The rise in plant-based high-performance athletes
  • How a plant-based diet can support athletic performance
  • Is soya harmful or beneficial?
  • The performance-enhancing effect of caffeine
  • Pre-workout meals and snacks
  • Why fasted training might not be healthy
  • How to build a balanced meal to optimise training
  • Post-exercise hydration and nutrition
  • The relationship between ketogenic diets and performance


    • Anita Bean:

    https://anitabean.co.uk

    ‘The Vegan Athlete’s Cookbook’


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