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!
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!
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
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
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.
To read this big paper, go to the ISSN (international society of sport nutrition) page.
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 ?
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 ?
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.
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.
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.
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