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Nutrition

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Pasta on the menu: good or bad plan?

Pasta on the menu: good or bad plan?

Pasta is an integral part of the athlete's diet. Rich in complex carbohydrates of the starch type, they contribute to muscle development by...

April 18, 2026
Marouan Ariane
Nutrition
Nutritional Engineering: Optimizing Plant Proteins for Hypertrophy

Nutritional Engineering: Optimizing Plant Proteins for Hypertrophy

To optimize muscle mass gain and tissue repair, it is essential to ensure an adequate daily amount of proteins!...

April 18, 2026
Marouan Ariane
Nutrition
The Ketogenic Diet Guide

The Ketogenic Diet Guide

The ketogenic or Ketogenic Diet (KD) is a dietary regime low in carbohydrates but high in fats and proteins. This carbohydrate restriction...

April 18, 2026
Marouan Ariane
Nutrition
Mapping of Protein Sources: Analysis of Biological Value and Bioavailability

Mapping of Protein Sources: Analysis of Biological Value and Bioavailability

Proteins are present in a wide range of foods in highly variable concentrations. They can be found in plants (cereals, legumes, ...), animal products (meat, eggs, dairy products, ...), and even in certain fungi. Protein is an essential macronutrient fo...

April 18, 2026
Marouan Ariane
Nutrition
Post-workout nutritional strategies

Post-workout nutritional strategies

In sports chrono-nutrition, timing is the rule. Among the important meals, the one following an effort is highly strategic as it opens the...

April 18, 2026
Marouan Ariane
Nutrition
Slow-Releasing & Fast-Releasing Carbohydrates

Slow-Releasing & Fast-Releasing Carbohydrates

For a long time, carbohydrates were classified based on their supposed rate of absorption. This distinction took into account their presumed delay...

April 18, 2026
Marouan Ariane
Nutrition
Hormones under the Microscope

Hormones under the Microscope

To be able to progress in strength training, it is essential to give the muscles the right growth signal. Muscle development begins at the gym with...

April 18, 2026
Marouan Ariane
Nutrition
Protein Undernutrition

Protein Undernutrition

Proteins are the building blocks of the body. They are the foundation of many hormones, enzymes and antibodies and make up the majority of tissues...

April 18, 2026
Marouan Ariane
Nutrition
Zoom on lactose

Zoom on lactose

Lactose is a sugar that, as its name suggests, comes from milk. Like any carbohydrate, it is a readily available source of energy for the body. However,...

April 18, 2026
Marouan Ariane
Nutrition
Zoom on Whey Protein

Zoom on Whey Protein

The Whey protein is a 100% natural substance. It has only one origin: it's milk! It's neither a doping product nor a growth hormone. It's a high-quality protein source that is widely used in the sports and fitness world. Whey protein helps build and ma...

April 18, 2026
Marouan Ariane
Nutrition
The post-workout snack, a strategic meal!

The post-workout snack, a strategic meal!

In sports nutrition, strategy is the key. To optimize our performance and effectively achieve the goals we have set for ourselves, it is essential to focus on the intake of essential amino acids (EAAs) and branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), as well as...

April 18, 2026
Marouan Ariane
Nutrition
Nutrition During Ramadan

Nutrition During Ramadan

During Ramadan, fasting is much more important than nutrition, and worship takes priority over training. Ramadan is first and foremost a sacred month of...

April 18, 2026
Marouan Ariane
Nutrition

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