Welcome to Nutrition 4 Fighters! My name is Ross Brown and I’m a Performance Nutritionist specialising in combat sports. You don’t however have to be a competitive fighter to benefit from good food. I’ve got a series of posts with various recipes and ideas that can help you achieve your peak performance.
Recent Posts
Chocolate & Cinnamon Walnuts
Here’s a way to spice up a really healthy snack option. Walnuts are stacked with healthy plant based fats, antioxidants and minerals. Walnuts have plenty of health related benefits. They are fibre dense which can support your gut health. They can lower your LDL “bad” cholesterol and reduce blood pressure through their high alpha-linonenic acid, … Continue reading Chocolate & Cinnamon Walnuts
Homemade Protein Pitta
Here’s a great little recipe that’s both quick and easy. It’s ideal hot but cold will work also. I like to pair it with smocked salmon and avacado for a protein rich breakfast with plenty of healthy polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. Adding these pitta breads also give you an additional 20g of protein and just … Continue reading Homemade Protein Pitta
Seafood Italian Pasta
This meal is a super simple choice that is just as good to cook up for someone special as it is to use as part of your performance meal planning. I particularly like it post training as it’s low fat, moderate carbohydrate, protein rich and nutrient dense. The seafood and stock also offers some sodium … Continue reading Seafood Italian Pasta
Perfect Porridge
Here is a porridge recipe that will set you up for the day. I like to recommend this one specifically where someone may have an intensive evening training session later in the day. On these training days you want to ensure you have sufficient glycogen, (carbohydrates), stored in your muscles and liver for accessing during … Continue reading Perfect Porridge
