The older generation, on the other hand, are susceptible to malnutrition as their metabolic rate declines with age. Nutritionists will recommend more beneficial food choices<\/a> and perhaps snacking on healthy foods for extra nutrients between meals.<\/p>\n Supplements are also recommended to boost vitamin and mineral intake.<\/p>\n Training diets should be enough to provide energy and nutrients to meet the demands of the particular exercise. A good variety of foods is encouraged to develop healthy, long-term dietary habits in order for the athlete to maintain the correct body fat levels.<\/p>\n Incorporating all of the major food groups is essential: carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables, milk and dairy, and fats and sugars provides variety, and makes for sensible planning.<\/p>\n Furthermore, it is vital that adequate fluids are provided to ensure hydration during and after exercise. Water is a good choice of fluid to prevent dehydration. For sportsmen who train strenuously every day, an increase in carbohydrates is necessary to maintain energy.<\/p>\n However, when advising on weight loss, large amounts of carbohydrates are not ideal.<\/p>\n Exercise is one way to improve the memory and keep your brain healthy, but nutrition is equally important.<\/p>\n As a nutritionist, you may recommend oily fish for a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 improves the structure of brain cells and encourages blood flow in the brain to bring about better cognitive functions, focus and moods<\/p>\n Good news for chocolate lovers. Dark chocolate and berries contain antioxidants which are vital in preventing age-related cognitive decline and brain diseases. Antioxidants reduce inflammation<\/a> throughout the body as well as boosting memory and learning.<\/p>\n Unless an athlete has a diagnosed deficiency such as iron or calcium or their diet doesn\u2019t meet their needs, supplements alone will probably not be beneficial.<\/p>\n They cover a range of products such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, meal supplements, sports nutrition<\/strong><\/a> products and natural food supplements.<\/p>\n Very often, competitors complain of muscle cramps which might point to a zinc or magnesium deficiency. A nutritionist should have a good knowledge of foods that may cause allergies and be able to recommend substitute options where they are needed.<\/p>\n If athletes take supplements not approved by a professional, they run the risk of committing an anti-doping rule violation, or could even end up doing more harm than good during training.<\/p>\n Drinking plenty of fluids before, during and after a routine is imperative.<\/p>\n In extreme cases, dehydration can lead to collapse and even death particularly in warm conditions or long-lasting events.<\/p>\n Water is the recommended drink but sports drinks contain some sodium which helps with absorption.<\/p>\n The Trifocus Fitness Academy<\/a> offers superb nutrition courses<\/a>,<\/strong> providing personal trainers or enthusiast with the knowledge they need to be nutritional advisors. Our specialised certification is scientifically based and designed.<\/p>\n These courses are available via correspondence or online and come complete with international accreditation. Contact us today or visit our website for further details on our fitness courses.<\/p>\nBasic Training Diet<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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