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Nutrition ·Feb 25, 2021

A dietitian's guide to healthy weight loss

In the article below, CMBT advocate and accredited dietitian Kristof Szanto shares his advice on how to lose weight in a healthy and sustainable way so that you can feel lighter and fitter. In combat sports, cutting weight is a...

Nutrition ·Feb 16, 2021

The gut-brain axis: The link between optimal nutrition, gut health and mental wellbeing

We so often focus on the physical aspects of our health and how we can optimise these to impact our performance. How much protein do we need? What ingredients accelerate our recovery? How should we time our nutrient intake? While these are...

Nutrition ·Jan 12, 2021

Nutrient Timing For Combat Athletes: When You Should Eat To Maximise Your Performance

We pay so much attention to what we eat and how much we eat, but are you also mindful of when you are eating? Nutrient timing plays a key role in how your body utilises the nutrients you’re consuming, and...

Nutrition ·Dec 11, 2020

Common questions: How much protein can we actually absorb in one meal?

Summary It has been upheld that muscle protein synthesis is optimised with 20 - 25g of protein per meal for young adults, with any excess protein resulting in enhanced amino acid oxidation. This literature review concludes that, contrary to previous...

Nutrition ·Dec 04, 2020

Plant vs Whey: Which Should You be Choosing for Your Performance?

When it comes to protein powder, whey protein has been the traditional go-to supplement for athletes looking to fuel their performance and recovery. Its rapid digestibility, high leucine content, and ability to optimise muscle protein synthesis has made it...

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