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About Sports Gels
Want to know more about sports gel?

Belinda Leow | Nutrition Plan X
Oct 15, 20253 min read


Antioxidants & Performance
Discover how antioxidants impact athletic performance.

My Dietary Strategies
Aug 1, 20242 min read


Carbohydrates for Sports Performance
Carbohydrates play a crucial role in providing energy for our bodies, particularly during training and competition. Carbohydrates are used at a higher rate during high intensity training sessions so daily intakes should be amended according to the intensity and duration of the daily training & competition sessions. Sufficient carbohydrate intake is necessary to prevent the feeling of tiredness during and after training. They are the primary fuel source for muscles and brain

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Jul 1, 20242 min read


When & How Do I use Sports Drinks?
Choose the right sports drinks based on the type of training you have and what scenarios you are likely to experience.

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Jun 27, 20245 min read


Does BCAA help with sports performance?
The Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) are quite popular among athletes, competitive individuals and fitness enthusiasts as it is marketed to enhance muscle function and growth. But does it do what it is marketed to be? However, when we look through the studies that were conducted, BCAA seems to be largely ineffective to cause any benefits that are marketed. While studies have shown that BCAA can play a role in muscle protein synthesis (i.e. building of muscles) which is mainl

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Jun 20, 20242 min read


Is Plant-Based Meat Really Beneficial for Your Health?
Media seems to say that consuming plant-based meats can help with lowering environmental impact. But how about nutritionally?

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Jun 20, 20243 min read


The ABCs of Supplements for Athletes
Dietary supplements are used by athletes for various reasons including good health, management of nutrient deficiencies, performance enhancement or other indirect benefits to support hard training, to manipulation of physique, to help with recovery from injury, to alleviate muscle pain and to enhance mood. However, not all supplements are shown to achieve what it claims to help with. There is an abundance of information on dietary supplements found in advertising and on the i

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Jun 19, 20246 min read


Running low: Causes of Iron Deficiency
The number of athletes who have exercise-induced iron deficiency anemia (also known as sports anemia) is quite high particularly those with heavy training loads. How does it affect my performance Iron deficiency can impair your muscle function and limit your work capacity, ultimately negatively affecting your health, physical and mental performance and training adaptations. Athletes who are at risks The athletes that are of greatest risk are: females, distance runners, athlet

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Jun 17, 20243 min read


Maximizing Leftovers: Tips for Storing Cooked Meals
Sometimes after eating our meals, we find that we are unable to finish certain food. Cool hot foods for up to 30 minutes in room temperature before placing it in the fridge. Eat leftovers within 2 days. *

Belinda Leow | Nutrition Plan X
Jun 15, 20241 min read


Unlocking the Secrets: What Influences Athletes' Energy and Nutrient Needs?
If you think that you can use the meal plans that you have found on the internet, think again. There are various factors that influence your dietary strategies and nutritional requirements for your training or competition day. Here are some factors that can cause changes to your nutrition plans. The Individual's Factors Genetics Gender (biological) Age Body Weight Fitness level or Years of experience in the sport Sweat rate during the various types of training sessions or com

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Jun 15, 20241 min read


What is Hyponatremia?
Hyponatremia is generally associated with having too much fluid in the body

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Jun 6, 20241 min read


About Cooking Oils
There are so many cooking oils available in the Supermarket shelves. Let's learn more about them and how to pick these oils.
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Jun 4, 20242 min read


How long can we keep our food?
Light, heat and moisture are some of the factors that reduces the storage time for many foods. Most foods' ideal storage environment is cool, dark and dry. Please read the packaging label for proper storage methods after opening.
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Jun 3, 20243 min read


How to Practice Sustainability in Your Kitchen?
Learn how to do your part for the climate by minimizing food wastage.
Nutrition Plan X
May 31, 20245 min read


Key Essentials of Nutrition for Athletes
This article provides you with a sneak peek of what nutrients an athlete would need.

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May 29, 20242 min read


Food to Boost: Iron
Iron is important as it helps form red blood cells that deliver oxygen to muscles and is involve in the production of energy and maintaining the immune function. There are 2 types of iron present in food: · Heme iron - only found in animals · Non-Heme Iron - present in both plants and animals. Of these, only Heme iron is easily absorbed compared to non-heme iron. Common food sources that contain Heme iron Common Foods with non-heme iron What to take note of when e

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May 27, 20241 min read


Food to Boost: Protein
Adequate protein intake is important for athletes to help with the recovery from muscle soreness, immunity, tissue repairs, muscle function, muscle maintenance and muscle gain, etc. Protein is made by 9 essential amino acids and 11 non-essential amino acids. Essential amino acids are those we get from our diet because our bodies cannot make them while non-essential amino acids are those that the body can make, and we don't necessarily have to get them from food that we eat. W

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May 27, 20242 min read


Shopping for Potatoes
Uncover the power of potatoes with our nutrition tips & shopping guide.
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May 5, 20243 min read


Intermittent Fasting: Is Eating in a Smaller Window Really Risky?
Will restricting your feeding window to 8 hours per day is linked to 91% higher risk of cardiovascular disease?
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Apr 26, 20242 min read


Instant Noodles Under Fire for Carcinogens & High Fat, Salt Content!
Hongkong Consumer Council found that 90% of the instant noodles that they tested contained potential carcinogens, high salt & fat content.

Belinda Leow | Nutrition Plan X
Apr 26, 20242 min read
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