Healthy eating tips for the holiday season »
A GOOD balance of exercise and food intake is very important in maintaining a balanced diet. Adult diets should be low in fate, especially saturated fat. It is pivotal for all Australians to eat foods which contain iron and calcium. Of course, you must drink alcohol at a minimum and smoking as well. A healthy [...]
Health concerns for young footballers »
IMAGINE having your dream built up instantly only for it to fall away. In the recent AFL draft, only one sixth of the nominations were given the opportunity to fulfil their dream as an AFL player next year. One of the many players that missed out was Geelong Falcon Joe Dare, who was touted for a spot in the [...]
Driving you nuts »
MANY healthy diets incorporate nuts into their daily lifestyle to help resist the urge to eat more snacks during meals. There are a range of nuts to choose from but most choose peanuts, macadamia nuts, pistachios and almonds as a general way to keep away from fatty snacks. In between meals, you should have a [...]
The strict diet of an athlete »
WHEN young athletes move away from home for the first time, it is the diet that must be taken care of first. Some athletes suffer from not having their parents cooking meals, from not being able to bolster their bodies or from not keeping the fat away. Dieticians at sporting clubs generally help every athlete get on top [...]
The pressure to physically mature »
PHYSICAL development for aspiring professional athletes differ for each person. Geelong Falcons footballer Jasper McMillan-Pittard, who is expected to be snared in this week’s AFL draft, said he has bolstered his lean body from 68 kilograms to 72 kilograms this year “just by eating a lot more.” But still he is seen by Falcons regional [...]