Dylan Bowe

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Friend or foe; the role of sugar in athletic health

Sugar is often labelled and seen as negative for our health. Many headlines on social media, newspapers and websites claim that sugar causes cancer, obesity or cardiovascular disease. However, sugar is often recommended for athletes to consume around or during exercise. Carbohydrate gels, drinks and powders are on the market and sold based on the

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Navigating weight management: the significance of energy density 

Energy density refers to the amount of energy, or calories in a particular weight of food, usually per gram. Certain foods have a high energy density, whereas others—typically those high in water and fibre—have a lower energy content per gram. Foods with a lower energy density, such fruits, vegetables, and soups made with broth, typically contain

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Understanding cholesterol – a brief guide

Cholesterol is a type of fat found in your blood and every cell in our body, forming a key
component of cell membranes, and we need a certain amount of it for normal functioning in
the body and to produce adequate amounts of important hormones.

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Blood pressure management through dietary principles

Blood pressure is an important indicator of cardiovascular health, playing a vital role in
maintaining overall well-being. This short article will delve into what blood pressure is, the
mechanisms behind high blood pressure and practical strategies for its management.
Blood pressure refers to the force exerted by the blood against walls of our arteries as

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The role of diet on the gut microbiome

The gut microbiome is composed of roughly 100 trillion microorganisms – such as bacteria, fungi and viruses, and is located within the human gastrointestinal tract. Research has shown that the gastrointestinal microbiome can play an important role in modifying the risk of several diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.

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Nitrate supplementation for health & performance

Dietary nitrates are growing in popularity as sports nutrition supplements. Nitrates are small molecules produced in the body to limited amounts (as a by-product of nitric oxide) and is obtainable In the diet via consumption of vegetables, particularly beetroot and other low vegetables such as spinach or rocket.

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Omega 3s for plant based diets

A plant based diet consists of minimally processed vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, and minimises animal products such as dairy, eggs, red meat, poultry and fish. For the sake of this article, we will discuss some concer

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Creatine

Creatine is one of the most popular nutritional ergogenic aids that athletes use to enhance their performance. Research has consistently shown that creatine supplementation increases intramuscular creatine concentration, can improve exercise performance and improve training adaptations.

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