5 Questions with a Gym Nutritionist

22 Jun 5 Questions with a Gym Nutritionist

1 Could you describe the new-age body image in a sentence?

Toned & Curvy Female Body

2 Give us 1 VIT ( Very Important Tip ) for all the gym bunnies out there.

The first 20′ after your training sessions are crucial. Have a nutritious snack to help your body recover. A few suggestions: A glass of milk and a banana OR 1 glass of orange juice and a few unsalted nuts OR a glass of buttermilk and 2-3 crackers.

3 Hydration: Do we all need the same amount of water to be healthy? And what do I do if I hate plain water?

No, we don’t! It depends on how much excersise you get as well as your age and individual needs. If you hate drinking water I suggest that you add 4 tbs honey, 1/8 tsp salt and 60ml orange juice to 1 litre of plain water and sip on that.

4 Protein Shakes, Energy Bars, Boost Gels. Waste-of-Money-Marketing or necessity?

I believe that they are only necessary when it comes to pro-athletes, such as body-builders, that need to get  a high percentage of nutrients fast and maybe to individuals that work out intensively and don’t manage to cover the necessary protein intake though their diet mainly due to a lack of time.

5 The world is about to end and you can only save one type of sandwich. Which one?

It would have to be a turkey-cheese-letuce-tomato sandwich on a whole wheat baguette ( it combines protein with natural fresh ingredients and it will help you feel fuller, longer.)

Xenia lives in Thessaloniki,Greece. She is a certified  nutritionist-dietitian. She specializes in Sports Nutrition.

Get her advice and pick her brain by visiting Gym Olympion where she works as a gym nutritionist for the past 3 years.

Chelf’s Note:

The views and opinions expressed in this interview are those of the interviewee.  This is a vegan friendly blog. However, all opinions are equal and respected, this Chelfdom is a place where freedom of expression is highly valued.

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