Nutrition For The Equestrian Athlete

Is Your Sports Drink Really Quenching Your Thirst and Replenishing Electrolytes?! Sports drinks touted as the beverage of athletes are nothing more than a quagmire of unhealthy ingredients most of […]

Water makes up about 60% of the body’s weight. For the body to function properly, we need to consume about two quarts of water (or liquid) per day. Every system in […]

No one wants to fall asleep in the saddle half way through an event, or get hurt because they could not focus. Brain fog or hitting the wall is common […]

You have practiced hard all year. You’ve meticulously worked through every routine possible. You are one with your horse. But do you have the stamina and energy to make it […]

Smoothie bowls! They’re delicious, satisfying and a nutritious twist on breakfast cereal. Smoothie bowls are great to have for breakfast, lunch or supper, as a pre or post-workout meal, or […]

“I noticed that the cholesterol is high in my whey protein. Should I switch to something else if I’m watching my cholesterol?” – KM, Toronto An OEF member asked me a […]

Maximize your energy by starting your day with a boost in serotonin Serotonin is a neurotransmitter often referred to as the happiness hormone. It also reduces your appetite and gives […]

Did you know that losing as little as two percent of body weight through sweat can impair a rider’s ability to perform due to a low blood volume and less […]

Dietary fat has been blamed for many health problems. However, fat is actually an essential nutrient for optimal health. Adipose tissue (stored fat) provides cushion and insulation to internal organs, covers […]

Lean protein – Helps build and repair Proteins are often called the building blocks of the body. Protein consists of combinations of structures called amino acids that combine in various […]