Athlete – Osinga Nutrition | Registered Dietitian in the Durham Region

To Whey or Not to Whey – The Protein Powder Breakdown

January 2, 2017 Nicole Osinga, RD, MAN, BASc3 Comments

It’s hard to ignore the buzz around protein powders lately as they are quite popular in body building circles and with athletes. It is clear that protein is a key macronutrient that can helps us obtain our performance, weight loss or muscle-building goals. However, you may be skeptical because these powders can be costly and may contain additional additives such as sugars and artificial sweeteners. This may cause you to ask “Is protein powder really necessary for the average person?”

Fitness/Hydration/Should I Eat This?

Choosing the Right Fluids Post-Exercise

March 18, 2014January 13, 2020 Nicole Osinga, RD, MAN, BAScLeave a comment

Hydration is critical to athletic performance – dehydration is one of the most common reasons for early fatigue during exercise. It takes as little as losing 2 % of your body weight for the performance to suffer. Fluids such as coconut water, chocolate milk, sports drinks and plain ol water have been featured for recovery post-exercise. What type of fluid should we be drinking and when?

Fitness/Protein

The No Meat Athlete

March 3, 2014May 14, 2016 Nicole Osinga, RD, MAN, BAScLeave a comment

We typically view vegetarians and vegans as having a small body mass and lacking strength. This profile may make it difficult to picture vegetarians and vegans as high-performing athletes. However there are many famous vegetarian athletes: football player Joe Namath, boxer Mike Tyson and tennis player Venus Williams to name a few. Is it possible for an athlete maintain their muscle mass without eating meat? How can they meet their nutritional needs while being meat free?

Do You Need Protein Supplements?

January 4, 2014May 14, 2016 Nicole Osinga, RD, MAN, BAScLeave a comment

Do I need to take a protein supplement if I start working out?
Are they harmful?
What’s the best protein powder? There are so many different types.

Protein seems to have become a buzz word among fitness enthusiasts and dieters alike. In addition, the food industry has recognized this and has been using added protein as a selling point for their products. The above questions are FAQ’s I have gotten in the past.

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