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.
Cheers!
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Ankita
Posted at 08:00h, 22 JuneGreat help..wasn’t knowing about boost gels.. looking forward to see some more nutritionist tips 🙂
the_chelf@yahoo.gr
Posted at 13:06h, 22 JuneBoost gels are usually recommended to marathon runners. It’s a fast and easy way to get a boost.
Stefanie
Posted at 08:10h, 22 JuneThat´s a very interesting post! Especially the part about drinking and the proteine shakes!
the_chelf@yahoo.gr
Posted at 13:05h, 22 JuneThank you for stopping by!
Mel
Posted at 08:14h, 22 JuneVery interesting post! Now I’m craving for some sandwich. 🙂
the_chelf@yahoo.gr
Posted at 13:05h, 22 JuneAlways in the mood for a good sandwich
Sheri
Posted at 09:30h, 22 JuneThis is lovely. Fun, upbeat and great information. I need to be drinking more water for sure. I try to add lemon and mint to make it taste better.
the_chelf@yahoo.gr
Posted at 13:04h, 22 JuneMint is a great addition! I’m going to try that today in the hopes of me managing to drink 500ml of water after training for 2,5 hours!
Ania Travels
Posted at 10:34h, 22 JuneGreat post. I always love reading about health and fitness. It’s so interesting that we don’t need the same amount of water. Thanks for sharing
the_chelf@yahoo.gr
Posted at 13:03h, 22 JuneApparently we don’t! I don’t even feel bad anymore 😉
Bridget
Posted at 11:58h, 22 JuneThis was a fun post to read. I’m always interested in healthy eating tips!
the_chelf@yahoo.gr
Posted at 13:03h, 22 JuneShe gave some great tips indeed!
John K
Posted at 13:56h, 22 JuneMore and more interesting in every post for your blog… (Especially if your post is not exclusively for women ???)
the_chelf@yahoo.gr
Posted at 19:36h, 22 JuneThanks John!
Tasheena @ SimplyTasheena.com
Posted at 14:25h, 22 JuneThese are wonderful tips and information. It’s wonderful to get the persecutive of a gym nutritionist.
the_chelf@yahoo.gr
Posted at 19:36h, 22 JuneIndeed!
Amber Myers
Posted at 14:45h, 22 JuneThis is so helpful! I know my eating habit are pretty awful, but I’m working on getting better. I always add lemon to my water and that helps with the taste.
the_chelf@yahoo.gr
Posted at 19:35h, 22 JuneI struggle with my water intake as well
Chemady
Posted at 19:48h, 22 JuneThis sound amazing. I love drinking water often. I even prefer more intake of water than food.
the_chelf@yahoo.gr
Posted at 07:13h, 23 JuneLucky you!
Charlotte
Posted at 20:01h, 22 JuneI have used boost bells before as someone with IBS when I am not absorbing much from food they can help me in the short term to keep going! I love drinking water too but it has to be really icy cold filtered water for me to drink it!
jhilmil
Posted at 23:41h, 22 JuneOh.. Great to know of the last sandwich which should be consumed & the water -honey mixture to drink! This was absolutely fab!
Ola
Posted at 02:55h, 23 JuneI value registered dietitians and think they are sorely underutilized. I’ll try to practice suggestion #2, to have a post workout snack no more than 20 minutes after a workout
the_chelf@yahoo.gr
Posted at 07:12h, 23 JuneI should try to be more mindful with that too
Christie Brown
Posted at 02:59h, 23 JuneI’m really focussing on diet and exercise this year so this was very helpful to read! I’ve always wondered about protein powders, etc. Now I know. 🙂
Christie’s Take on Life. xx
the_chelf@yahoo.gr
Posted at 07:11h, 23 JuneGood Luck Christie, I’m sure you’ll do great!
David Elliott
Posted at 15:25h, 23 JuneI never would have thought what kind of sandwich I would want to save. Now you have me stumped. Ah well! I agree that there is not a set amount of water. Each person needs different amounts.
Kusum
Posted at 02:14h, 26 JuneNice tips! I love your first answer, I wish more people believed that.
xx, Kusum | http://www.sveeteskapes.com
Marilyn - Social Butterfly
Posted at 18:41h, 26 JuneOH, I have to try out the water recipe. That sounds very helpful to a recovering body after working out lol. Great answers you shared, thanks.
Ivanna
Posted at 16:17h, 04 AugustGreat advice, I think these are questions people normally have.
the_chelf@yahoo.gr
Posted at 17:59h, 04 Augustvery true!