Anita Bean | Sports Nutrionist
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Anita Bean is a Sports Nutritionist. She set up her nutrition consultancy in 1990, specializing in sport and exercise nutrition. Over the years she has written more than 20 books and hundreds of articles and continued to build my knowledge and expertise in sport and exercise nutrition.
Anita Bean | Sports Nutrionist
1M ago
Whether you are training for a marathon or any other endurance event this season, you’ll need to have a well-rehearsed fuelling and hydration plan if you want to perform to your best ability and avoid nutrition mishaps ..read more
Anita Bean | Sports Nutrionist
2M ago
Fuelling properly before a workout can help you train harder and keep going for longer, ensuring you perform at your best. Getting your pre-workout fuelling right will help avoid early fatigue, improve your performance, and ensure you have a more enjoyable workout ..read more
Anita Bean | Sports Nutrionist
3M ago
Each month sees the emergence of new drinks, powders and pills promising ever-greater performance gains. The options are endless and, unless you have access to a sports nutritionist, pinpointing which ones actually work can feel like an impossible task. According to the 2018 consensus statement by the International Olympic Committee, just five products are supported by robust research and may offer performance enhancement ..read more
Anita Bean | Sports Nutrionist
3M ago
Spoiler alert: Yes it can! Athletes from runners to football players are increasingly adopting plant-based diets for improved performance, quicker recovery and overall health. While there is plenty of science to support the health benefits of plant based diets, does this also mean that they will make you a better athlete? What are the potential ..read more
Anita Bean | Sports Nutrionist
8M ago
Menopause impacts each woman differently: some will barely notice it while others will have symptoms that affect their quality of life and hinder their performance. In fact, there are more than 30 recognised menopausal symptoms. The good news is that making changes to the way you eat and exercise can help ease menopausal symptoms, reduce disease risk and improve your health overall ..read more
Anita Bean | Sports Nutrionist
1y ago
We need sugar to fuel our muscles while exercising but we also know that consuming too much can harm our health. The average person consumes 50g (about 12 teaspoons) of sugar* a day, that’s almost double the NHS’s recommended daily maximum (30g, or 7 teaspoons). Energy drinks, gels and bars are crammed with sugar ..read more
Anita Bean | Sports Nutrionist
2y ago
‘Where do you get your protein?’ is probably the most common question every vegan gets asked. And none more so than athletes and regular exercisers. Dietary protein is needed to repair muscle cells damaged during intense exercise as well as to build new muscle proteins. But can you get enough protein from plant-based foods for optimal performance and recovery ..read more
Anita Bean | Sports Nutrionist
2y ago
With less than three weeks to go before the 2021 London Marathon, here are nine evidence-backed nutrition tips to help you get the most out of your marathon training ..read more
Anita Bean | Sports Nutrionist
3y ago
CBD (cannabidiol) seems to be all the rage among athletes and regular exercisers. Among other things it purports to help relieve pain, reduce muscle soreness and inflammation, improve sleep quality and ease anxiety. Approximately 4 - 6 million UK adults have tried CBD. However, research to support its use is sparse and manufacturers are not allowed to make explicit health claims for it. Here’s what you need to know about cannabidiol ..read more
Anita Bean | Sports Nutrionist
3y ago
Fuelling your body with the right nutrients before exercise will give you the energy you need to perform at your best ..read more