Posts tagged electrolytes
DIY Watermelon Sport Drink
DIY Watermelon Sport Drink

We need to replace the fluid and electrolytes we lose in our sweat.  And, I don't know about you, but Gatorade just doesn't cut it for me sometimes...So, I spent some time recipe testing to get the flavour and nutrient profile of this DIY Sport Drink just right.

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Recipes, Sport NutritionKirsten Oilundjasper, hinton, nutritionist, dietitian, registered dietitian, sport nutrition, hydration, electrolytes, carbohydrate, running, athlete, recipeComment
Back-Country Mac n' Cheese
Back-Country Mac n' Cheese

Back-country dining has the reputation of leaving something to be desired. Campers frequently day-dream about their first meal back in civilization. Let's change that! With a bit of creativity and advanced preparation, back-country dining can be mouth-watering and convenient. 

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RecipesKirsten Oilundcamping, backcountry, sport nutrition, sport, athlete, hiking, jasper, hinton, dietitian, registered dietitian, nutrition, nutritionist, protein, carbohydrate, electrolytes, recovery nutrition, meal planning, recipe Comments
Sport + Hydration
Sport + Hydration

When you sweat, your body loses water and electrolytes (mainly sodium) that need to be replaced in order to replenish blood volume and prevent dehydration. Learn about what types of fluid are best for sport and how much to drink before, during and after activity.

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Sport NutritionKirsten Oilundjasper, nutrition, counselling, sport nutrition, sport, fitness, hydration, hinton, running, hiking, electrolytes, salt, sodium, registered dietitian, dietitian, RD, nutritionistComment