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Fuel Your Performance: Travel Nutrition Strategies for Athletes
Written by Jennifer Ho, Sports Dietitian. MS, RD, CD.
Travel is a part of sports at any level. Whether flying, driving, or taking a bus, most athletes find themselves traveling distances to compet...

Natty or Not? Natural Vs Synthetics
The pre workout game is a bit of a minefield, with new products coming out almost every week. It takes time to figure out which ones are worth your money and which ones aren't worth the powder in t...

Why NZ Origin Regarding Blackcurrants Is Important
Blackcurrants are one of the most nutritious fruits available and they have been shown to have a number of health benefits. The key to the amazing health benefits of New Zealand Blackcurrants lies ...

History and Origins of Blackcurrant in Health and Wellness
Blackcurrant is a small berry that has been gaining popularity in recent years as a key ingredient in health and wellness products. With its high levels of antioxidants and other beneficial compoun...

Sleep & Performance: Why sufficient rest is the missing piece to your training regime
Written by Jennifer Ho Sports Dietitian. MS, RD, CD.
WHY WE NEED SLEEP
The value of a good night of sleep is often underappreciated. As work and life demands increase, sleep duration tends to decr...

Blackcurrants - The immunity boosting berry to get your hands on
Written by Jennifer Ho Sports Dietitian. MS, RD, CD.
FUEL FOR THE COLD
Temperatures start to drop, blankets pile up, and anything to keep warm sounds like a great idea. Colder months of the year a...

Are you fueling adequately for training?
Written by Jennifer Ho Sports Dietitian. MS, RD, CD.
Your morning alarm goes off for training. Here we go again. Energy is low, but you know you have to train. You muster up the energy to get read...

What you need to know about caffeine for sports performance
Written by Jennifer Ho Sports Dietitian. MS, RD, CD.
WHAT IS CAFFEINE?
The morning cup of coffee. For many, it is the first step of a morning routine. A few sips down, and you are ready to take o...

Power Sports and pre-workout
Blackcurrants are high in anthocyanins, which are an important antioxidant to support your muscles during exercise. The berries were once considered a superfood and have been used in traditional me...