Women’s Exercise & Nutrition By TNW
Did you know, just 6% of sport and exercise science studies from 2014 to 2020 were conducted exclusively on female participants (Cowely et al, 2021)? This is extremely sad to read, especially as a female nutritionist who likes to exercise. With more awareness about the lack of research, hopefully we’ll see an increase in research […]
Running Strong: A Nutritionist’s Guide to Optimal Performance for Female Runners
Running is a liberating and empowering form of exercise that brings numerous physical and mental benefits to women of all ages. I myself have found this after re-discovering running when I moved to Sydney a couple years ago. As a nutritionist, I firmly believe that a well-rounded and balanced diet is essential for female runners […]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
The NHS estimates that PCOS effects 1 in 5 women in the UK. PCOS is where a large number of small egg follicles (approx 8mm in size) occur in the ovaries and is often accompanied by hormonal imbalances (Glenville, 2014). Cysts are where there is a small abnormal growth on the ovaries with fluid filled […]