Squeezy gel tomato : salty gel for ultra-endurance



The salty taste tomato flavoured Squeezy Gel is a change from the traditional sweet gels.




Greek researchers have been found that swallowing a small amount of water can start the fight against dehydration ... So, in subjects dehydrated, drinking 25 ml of water during exercise tends to increase performance.
Debate still exists on the effect of combined carbohydrate beverages on both fluid availability and exercise performance.

It's time to come back to work!!!

Hello everybody!!We hope that you spent good holidays and that you enjoy our summer vidéo program.
In this last video, you will have information about recovery.
Short duration advertising spots from Accelerade, the Canadian sports food brand.
This video explains how to eat correctly during the preparation of a marathon.
Powerbar prefers to educate its clients during advertising.
This video explains how to fuel correctly during a cycling race.
Come back to the history of Gatorade with this ad video.
David Scott, ironman world champion, shares its knowledge about nutrition before exercise.
The first video is dedicated to an ad for Lucozade : do more!

It's time for holidays for the team of The Sports Nutrition Blog!

Marathon energy bars by Snickers


The company Mars proposes new Snickers bars for sport named “Marathon bars”. Two versions (energy and protein) and seven different flavors are offered for sale.

Powerbar gels blasts free sample


Powerbar made a new energy chews with a liquid gel center.




Maxim launches a very innovative sports bottle

The brand Maxim launched a new and unique bottle. This product is very innovative and will certainly make  a revolution in the world of sports nutrition.

Podium of European VTT trial championship

Gilles Coustellier is the VTT trial European champion 2010...Gilles keeps its title after an hard competition with Kenny Baeley.

Australian researcher tried to develop and investigate the efficacy of a new pre-cooling strategy combining external and internal techniques on performance of a cycling time trial in a hot and humid environment.



Fasting and physical performance


If the human body copes well with short duration fasting, it is not the same for periodic fasting. Even when water intake is allowed, fasting for more than about 12–24 h will generally have negative effects on cognitive and physical performance.

Sodium bicarbonate ingestion and boxing performance.


Boxing is a sport that consists of small intense sequences interspersed with short periods of recovery. Thus, it is a sport for which a pre-exercise alkalosis may be beneficial. This is what we wanted to verify a team of British researchers.



Sometimes, young sportswomen do not eat enough to remain thin and efficient. If their calories intake is very low, menstruations can stop like a postmenopausal woman because of low estrogen levels.

This can have repercussions on their health : osteoporosis but also heart diseases because of bad vascular function.

A new study, presented during the experimental Biology 2010 meeting in Anaheim, suggests higher recommended levels of vitamin D may be needed to ensure muscle health.



Spiruline and sport performance



Spirulina is a popular nutritional supplement. Spirulina is rich in essential amino acids and fatty acids and has also anti-oxydant properties (vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium). It is supposed to have performance-enhancing effects.



European obesity day 22 may 2010




It’s estimated that over half of the European population is overweight or obese. Being overweight is extremely detrimental to health
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The camelbak elixir drink is avalaible.

Elixir is a blend of electrolytes, vitamins and minerals help maintain body fluid balance to keep you on the go.



If you didn't manage to get in this year or are feeling inspired by what you've seen, why not enter the competition for a place in the 2011 race as part of Team Lucozade Sport?

The right stuff : for rapid rehydration…




I discover this beverage which may be convenient if you are seriously dehydrated after sports.




I tested chocolate ....sport gels!




Yes, perfectly, and I assume! Do not think I'm addicted to chocolate, because I'm more of an "Haribo Licorice wheels " addict!






Researchers evaluated the efficacy of a cherry juice blend in preventing the symptoms of muscle damage and inflammation after exercise.


British Journal of Sports Medicine podcast





The British Journal of Sports Medicine Podcast will bring you the latest research in sports medicine.






Calcium and exercise for solid skeleton




To have a solid backbone, practice sport and adequate dietary calcium as well as vitamin D is needed . The calcium is a major component of the skeleton, which is the reservoir of the organism. Almost 99% of body calcium is found in bones. In case of deficiency, your body draws on reserves of calcium in the skeleton, which weakens it.





INFORMED-SPORT is a supplement testing program, designed to test supplements and/ or their ingredients for inadvertent contamination with substances prohibited in sport.



CNP professional has been awarded a grant so that it open a new manufacturing facility ahead of the Olympics in 2012.





VegeGreens® Protein bars for Progressive Nutritional (Canada) make a quick and convenient high protein snack. Each bar contains a unique blend proteins and more than 20 vegetables extracts.


CHOCOLATE AGAVE Sport Gel for easter!



It's easter....Eat chocolate!!
The brand chocolate#9 propose a chocolate gel sugared with organic agave. This is a very original idea to combine chocolate taste with agave. But I am not sure that this taste will be convenient for long duration exercise. Moreover, when it's very hot, chocolate can be sickening!




A 6 weeks supplementation with omega 3 has no effect on cycling performance. Moreover, it do not alter do not alter immune and inflammation measures


Solae, a leader in healthy ingredients, announced that a review by Solae's Global Director of Sports Nutrition Dr. Greg Paul was published in a supplement of the Journal of the American College of Nutrition.


BASES : the British Association in Sport Science

BASES stands for the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. BASES is the professional body for sport and exercise sciences in the UK. Their mission is to promote excellence in sport and exercise sciences.

Tennis diet : nutritional advice for tennis match

To contract our muscles need energy. Carbohydrates are the main source of fuel for muscles. Glycogen is the storage form of carbohydrates in muscle and liver. These reserves are rather low: they can be consumed in about 1 to 1.30h. A regular training and a high-carbohydrates diet can increase glycogen storage.
As reserves are low, it is necessary to regularly consume carbohydrates during the match to prevent hypoglycemia and fatigue.
Martin Fréchette, a researcher and graduate at the University of Montreal’s Department of Nutrition, submitted questionnaires to 42 athletes as part of his master's thesis.
Sportsmen from a variety of disciplines including biathlon, cycling, long-distance running, swimming, judo, skating and volleyball were asked about their use of supplements. Nine athletes out of 10 reported food supplements on a regular basis.


Young athletes should perform safely in the heat.

Youth athletes are capable of tolerating the heat if they prepare well, manage hydration sufficiently, and are provided the opportunity to recover adequately between contests. But the risk for incurring heat injury is encountered when a young athlete has to compete multiple times on the same day, with only a short rest period between rounds of play, during a hot-weather tournament.


7th Annual ISSN Conference and Expo

The annual ISSN conference will be held June 24-26, 2010, in Clearwater Beach FL in Florida. You can discover the program on their website. Inscriptions are open!

Food and nutrition in Vancouver : a big challenge

The suppliers of food (Sodexo) for the athletes at the Olympic Village needs to cater for the thousands of athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers from over 200 countries. Moreover, each person has its cultures and dietary needs. To be at top level, athletes need to follow diet recommendations. So they have to wait the end of competitions to taste food from other countries and have to resist to temptation!

Nutrition in Vancouver 2010. Episode 2 : Canada team.

The best Canadian experts have been responsible for conducting research in the field of sport science to help Canadian athletes to be at the top level for this major competition. For nutrition is Dr Bruno Lamarche who was responsible for the program. He developed 3 new sports food products which should allow Canadian athletes to perform better and recover better.
Secrets of them are well kept, but if you want to know a little more, you can still hear his interview on the site of Vancouver 2010.
This research program conducted by the Canadians seem effective since Canadians have won 6 gold medals!
The nutrition department of Team USA (USOC) provides coaching, education, and testing in terms of diet analysis, physiological characteristics & testing, international travel food guides, and sport competition preparation. The USOC dietitians are in Vancouver with Team USA making sure they are well hydrated and fueled during these Olympic games.
To know more, you can discover the work of team USA on their website.
Or you can also be a fan of the team on Facebook
Supplementation with a amino acid dipeptide of "Kyowa" (Sustamine) may enhance performance during high intensity exercise in hypohydrated state,says a new study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.


Discover the new sport nutrition guide of ISSN

The ISSN recently published a review about exercise and sport nutrition. This very useful paper will inform you about current state of research in sports nutrition.
To read this big paper, go to the ISSN (international society of sport nutrition) page.

Gilles Coustellier : VTT trial world champion

I will help Gilles during the sport season for him to eat better and have a well balanced diet.
Follow the performance of Gilles on his website : http://www.vttcoustellier.com

You want to know what Gilles can do ? Watch this video : . It's amazing, isn't it ?

Gels or drinks? That's the question!

It is still winter and snow fell in large flakes, here in France but also in United States. For lovers of winter sports, is today the opening of the Olympics in Vancouver. If you're watching TV, the question will not arise but if you want to imitate your favorite champions on the snowy slopes, it will arise! Should we take gels or drink during a competition? Here are some answers concerning advantages and disadvantages of these sports food.

Pro gels :
- Low weight
- Practices to transport

Against gels:
- You have to drink water at the same moment
- Improper use may cause digestive disorders
- The taste is very sweet
- They can freeze

Pro sports drinks :
- The drink is often well tolerated
- The taste is less sweet or neutral
- You can use a thermal flask to maintain the right temperature of the drink
- Opportunity to purchase salty drinks

Against sports drinks :
- They must carry them!
- The aroma are sometimes chemicals
- The dissolution is not always optimal

Make your own choice according to your constraints ....

Personally, when I run, I use gels. I opened one just before resupply, I take half and I use the water proposed on the stands. I eat every 3 miles around. You really have to be very careful to stay hydrated to avoid digestive disorders.
During the training, especially on track, I opt instead for sports drinks whose taste is better.

A new european logo for organic food


The European Commission announced the winner of the EU organic logo competition. The "Euro-leaf" won the contest and this new logo will be on all organic european foods.




Walking digestive help regulate blood sugar after a meal.

The virtues of postmeal walking are well known to help digestion. A study conducted by Norwegian researchers go further.


Hydration for tennis players : the best practices



In a review, the author gives practical recommendations for hydration of tennis players.




The influence of the tonicity of a drink on the effectiveness of recovery had been little studied so far. The Scottish team of Maughan has addressed the issue.

Ihydrate for Iphone : an application for sportmen!



Recently, I discover this Iphone application : Ihydrate. Ihydrate is dedicaced to any sportmen who wants to hydrate correctly during exercise.






Nutrition for soccer : what are the best foods ?


The purpose of this guide is to address nutrition issues for soccer.
You can download it on the site Sportsoracle.



Pickle juice against cramps : a new medicine ?



In the United States, pickle juice is fashion among sportsmen. The coaches advise their athletes to drink pickle juice when they have cramps.




It is easy to determine your average sweat loss during exercise.
Polysaccharides of Goji berries (Lycium Barbarum Polysaccharides ) (LBP) is one of the key nutrients these superfruits.


Chinese researchers sought to determine whether the LBP may have a protective effect against free radicals (oxidative stress) released during exercise.
"The world's first fully certified organic energy and hydration drinks have been launched by Science in Sport." This is what I read on the website of Science in Sports, manufacturers of dietary products in the United Kingdom.

Get 50 % off your first order with Lucozade

Lucozade Sales for UK residents.
For your first order with the sports food brand Lucozade, you get 50 % off.

Energy bars Mulebar : fuel for adventure !

The company Mulebar sent me kindly bars for me to test them. I take this opportunity to write a post about these products.
You want to feel good, being active and healthy? The tasty bunch will give you a little push!



Through his site, the EU intends to promote consumption of fruits and vegetables and milk in schools. Justine Henin, the tennis champion, is the godmother of this European campaign.

Various actions such as conferences or games are available for children. The aim is to encourage them to eat better but also to MOVE! Information Resources are also available for teachers and parents.

Don't hesitate, go to the tasty bunch !