Latest articles by Anita Bean
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8 ways to make your diet more sustainable
Like any engine, the human body runs on carbon-emitting fuel. Anita Bean explains how to power your rides as sustainably as possible
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Can a short term energy deficit make cyclists faster?
The body has an amazing ability to sustain performance even when it’s seriously short on energy. But does this mean deficits don’t matter? Anita Bean investigates
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I'm a nutritionist - these are the five supplements for cyclists that actually boost your performance
There are stacks of powders, pills and potions that carry plenty of marketing but little scientific backing – here are the five supported by robust research that could really help you go faster
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Are you jeopardizing your training by intermittent fasting?
Intermittent fasting continues to be hyped by celebs, influencers and even some sportspeople, but is it an effective strategy for cyclists? We investigate
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I took a DNA test to see if genetic testing could make me a better cyclist - here's what I found
I sent off my saliva sample for more than 150 genetic traits to be analyzed - here are my results and the recommendations I was given to improve my cycling
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Dripping in sweat on my local climb, I went in search of cooling strategies to make the heat more bearable
Soaring temperatures are adding an extra challenge to our cycling - nutritionist and author Anita Bean explores how can you mitigate the effects, stay cool and keep pressing hard on the pedals
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What is ‘periodized nutrition’ and what are the benefits for cyclists looking to fine-tune their performance?
Research has shown that you can improve fitness by periodizing your nutrition with your training, matching your diet to your daily workload
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Matching fuelling intake to energy demands is a high-performance hot trend - here’s what you need to know
Fuel for the work required: we explain the message behind the mantra, why you should get on board, and how to do so
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Bonk-proof your fuelling: what’s really going on to cause you to ‘bonk’ and how to avoid it
Shaken by a personal experience of that dreaded running on-empty feeling, Anita Bean goes in search of fuelling experts to find out what ‘bonking’ really means and how to avoid it
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Bittersweet: do cyclists consume too much sugar?
Nutritionist Anita Bean assesses whether cyclists should cut down their sugar intake and look elsewhere for energy
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Save money, fuel better: 20 ways to slash your cycling nutrition costs
With food prices soaring, it’s getting ever more expensive to sate a cyclist’s appetite. Here’s a nutritionists’ guide on how to cut your fuelling bill – without compromising on health or cycling performance
