It is essential that you eat a varied and well balanced diet in order that you meet your nutritional needs. Each nutrient in the diet has a unique role in helping to maintain a healthy body and mind.

It is therefore important to understand why you need to eat protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins and minerals. Contact Nutri-tacticS for more detailed information.
1. Fluids:

It is essential to maintain adequate hydration levels to help prevent:

  • Decreased concentration levels
  • Subsequent increased risk of muscle injury
  • Early onset of fatigue
    • 2. Fat:

  • An energy source
  • A source of essential fat soluble vitamins ADEK
    • 3. Protein:

  • The building blocks for muscle repair, synthesis and hormone production
  • The structure for intracellular components such as haemoglobin
  • A secondary energy source
    • 4. Vitamins and Minerals:

    Essential in the diet to promote:

  • Healthy immune system
  • Healthy cardio-vascular system through anti-oxidant properties
  • Healthy skeletal system through bone minerals
    • 5. Carbohydrates:

  • Your main energy source (glossary carbohydrates are used as a fuel source
  • Energy storage through glycogen