A common question we are all asking right now is, how do we keep fit in isolation? With many races cancelled and even regular exercise restricted for athletes right across Australia, our routines have to change. That can be hard, both physically and mentally, and many athletes feel that by slowing down they will lose…
Why are Electrolytes for Sports so Important If you’re an athlete or enjoy sports and exercise, you’ve probably heard of electrolytes. It’s one of those standard terms we all seem to know, but maybe we don’t quite understand its complexity. In essence, they’re essential minerals that support many of our body’s vital functions. They’re critical…
“Electrolytes” is one of those buzzwords you hear when learning about health, exercise, and nutrition. Athletes often stock up on electrolyte-infused drinks after working out, but not everyone understands the significance of these minerals. There’s a science behind the theory of both preloading before exercise, and rehydrating afterwards. Both are equally essential to the performance…
Improving Your Mood with Natural Nutrition We all know that when you eat healthy food, you feel better. It seems logical that a diet of natural nutrition which is rich in fruit, vegetables and lean proteins will result in good physical and mental health, and studies have already shown this to be the case. Conversely,…
Electrolytes: Essential to life Electrolytes are minerals that carry an electric charge when they are dissolved in a liquid such as blood. The blood electrolytes—sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate—help regulate nerve and muscle function and maintain acid-base balance and water balance, essentially controlling the shift of fluid in and out of cells. These minerals derived from the earth’s crust,…
We might all debate what the perfect ‘healthy’ diet is, but we know that eating whole-foods including a wide range of nutrients and avoiding sugar and processed foods is vital. While we might aim for the perfect diet, it’s not always that easy.
Whether it’s a heavy training load, lack of access to fresh produce, or little time to prepare fresh food, we can sometimes miss out on vital nutrients. Supergreens powders are an easy way to increase your daily nutrients, so let’s explore the benefits they can bring to your health and immune function.
Boost your immune system to avoid illness As we face new and unique health challenges, our immune system is the first line of defence. Therefore, people with compromised immunity are most at risk such as people with chronic diseases or the elderly. Although we can’t do anything about our age, there are many things we…
by Issi Brookes ~ Feb 2020 Protein is an essential macro-nutrient that helps build muscle, repair tissue, and make enzymes and hormones in our bodies. Basically, it is one of the building blocks of our bone, muscle, and skin and is an important component of almost every cell in the body. Eating adequate amounts of…
Summer in Australia might be beach weather and time for holidays… but for sports enthusiasts it is often race season! Every weekend is a triathlon, an open water swim, a fun run or criterium it seems. This all makes us VERY busy at BINDI over this time of year (which is what we live for,…
2020 is underway and with that comes a renewed sense of vigour and enthusiasm. Goals are set, race plans are made, and many resolutions include improved nutrition and body composition. January is the perfect time to reflect on the 2019 lessons learnt in nutrition, so we can take what works as we move into the…
