Would you like to know the secret to blasting stubborn fat? First, a riddle. Which came first – the chicken or the egg? …. Did you ever figure that one out? Arguing about whether nutrition or diet is more important to your weight loss is almost as impossible to answer. My mother has been heard to say that she could never be as thin as I am because she can’t run a marathon. Well, I don’t like to argue with my mother but her lack of running isn’t the issue. […]
Sports Nutrition for the Winter Olympics– Vancouver 2010
WINTER OLYMPICS As of today, 19 February, the USA is leading in medals. We currently have 18 and the closet rival is Germany with 11 medals total. I say “we” lightly, as many of you who know me personally know that I am very much American, but there is still a huge place in my heart for my Motherland, South Africa. I watched the opening ceremonies last week, and even though there was only one athlete from “home”, I still have a tear in my eye, as I see the […]
Surviving the Olympic Games as a Travelling Athlete
Olympic Winter Sports I feel privileged and excited to be chosen to answer questions on a panel for the Olympic Games. The panel provides a a platform for athletes from all over the world to ask a Sports Dietitian questions. Many of my answers to the athletes will be reviewed by a sports journalist and perhaps written up in her articles for circulation to the athletes. You may remember my article in Runner’s World (International), April 2009 that brought lots of glory to Optimal Nutrition for Life (aka “me”, “Ilana”) … That article was so well […]
