Let’s dive into a few popular diets: Ketogenic Diet: focuses on low carbohydrate and high fat intake to shift the body’s metabolism toward burning fat for energy rather than carbohydrates. In this approach, only 5-10% of calories come from carbs, and 10-20% come from protein. However, adhering to a true ketogenic diet can be quite challenging, […]
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Struggling to choose a useful pre-workout snack? Check out these ideas.
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There are two main types of supplements: Ergogenic Supplements Nutrition Supplements Designed to support athletic performance, this includes recovery from training, injury prevention, and boosting performance during workouts. Examples include creatine, caffeine, Beta-alanine, beet root juice, tart cherry juice or ashwagandha. Created to support calorie, macronutrient, and/or micronutrient requirements when individual needs increase or in cases
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Dietary fats are frequently overlooked in discussions about nutrition for performance. Fats offer a substantial amount of energy per gram, but they aren’t always the most efficient energy source for exercise. For endurance activities, the role of fats can be significant, particularly during longer workouts. In light to moderate activities where oxygen is more readily
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Carbs are often misunderstood., but are our body’s preferred energy source. They can play a major role in speed, endurance and agility. Check out the images below to learn more: TLDR: Athletes 🤝Carbs Don’t miss out on performance improvement. Need help? Send an email to crystal@diamondfitperformance.com to book a free discovery call.
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Avoid the mistake of under-fueling your performance. As an athlete, your nutritional needs are greater. Even if it’s unintentional, insufficient fueling might be hindering your muscle growth and athletic performance. Could this be affecting you? Here are some of the common acute signs: Fatigue and low energy Brain fog and difficulty concentrating Dizziness and headache
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Understanding the impact of each macronutrient on our health and performance can be confusing. In this series, we’ll explore each macronutrient and its benefits, providing clear and straightforward information. Check out the images below to learn more about protein and how it can support your performance: When might my protein needs increase? Whether you’re an
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Everywhere you look, there is conflicting information about nutrition. More often than not, people are too busy trying to major in the minor’s and completely miss out on the basics. These nutrition basics are foundational and needs to be understood, first and foremost. That isn’t to say that nutrition isn’t individual – it absolutely is.
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Questions about supplements are probably the most frequently asked [other than requests for meal plans]. They are very popular but some are more helpful than others. Many of the popular supplements on the market are expensive and have little [true] benefit. Here are a few supplements that may be worth checking out to enhance
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It’s finally feeling like summer in Raleigh, which means that it might be a good idea to pay attention to your hydration status. Much of the time, we are dehydrated before we even realize it. One of the early signs of dehydration is dark urine. There are some other pretty subtle signs that happen along
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