The Ultra Distance Blog

Whether you are an athlete or not, it is important to have a daily protein diet to be in good health. According to Health Canada, you must consume 0.8 g of protein per kilogram of body weight daily to meet your minimum requirements, or 52g of protein per day for a 65kg person.

Good nutrition is essential for every individual, but especially for athletes. Knowing how to listen to your body, enjoying yourself while eating, and consuming nutrient-rich foods is undoubtedly the daily routine of some of you. Whether you are part of this category or not, here are 5 eating habits to keep or apply in 2021.

Nothing says good morning like a stack of hot and fluffy homemade pancakes drizzled in maple syrup! These high protein pancakes take only minutes to prepare and will eep you full and satisfied until your next meal. Made with only 3 ingredients and no added sugar, these pancake are the perfect recipe to start out your day. Give them a try!

Today, both elite athletes and everyday fitness enthusiasts are supplementing with branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) for performance benefits. Curious about what BCAAs are and what role they play in the body? Keep reading to find out!

New to cricket protein? You've come to the right place! While you might be skeptical at first to try insect-based protein, it is actually a healthy and sustainable alternative source of protein for athletes. While the consumption of insects might be new to you, it is already a big part of the diet in other countries. In this article, we dive into why you should stop refusing and start considering adding some tasty crickets in your meals! Keep reading to discover 5 good reasons to include cricket protein in your diet!

There are currently more than 2 billion people on earth that eat insects, and for good reason! Edible insects have exceptional nutritional qualities such as high protein, vitamin, and mineral content, which are beneficial to human health, especially for athletes. In fact, some edible insects are more nutritionally dense than many traditionally eaten meats.

With the arrival of below-freezing weather, exercising outside can seem like a burden. However, it’s important to keep training to prepare your body for races during warmer weather. But winter training doesn’t have to be all that bad. With the right attitude and gear, you can not just continue training but crush your workouts. Instead of taking the winter off, use these tips to make the best of your winter runs when the winter hits.

It is safe to say that, here in Canada, cricket powder definitely isn’t a “traditional” ingredient. In fact, it is only in the last few years that cricket powder has been added to the shelfs of your favourite grocery stores. Hence, when all of us here at Näak encounter people who have only recently discovered this awesome ingredient, we often get confronted with the same question: “how do I use it?”. If you’re curious about cricket powder and how to integrate it to your diet, keep on reading this article!

Running an ultra distance is a physical endeavor that requires tremendous amounts of work and discipline. Runners can spend months and sometimes years training their mind and body to overcome the challenges brought upon by the sport. A key element to successfully complete an ultra marathon or an ultra trail is a proper nutrition plan, however this can be a challenge in itself.

Unfortunately, there is no “one-size-fits-all” nutrition plan; everyone is different and your nutrition needs will likely differ from those of your peers. The only way to figure out what works best for you is to get out there and experiment. Nonetheless, there are general concepts and guidelines that you can follow and learn from when building your nutrition plan.

The following article was written to help you tailor your nutrition strategy and optimize your performance on race day.

It seems as though the energy bars on the market have stale taste, high sugar content, and ongoing lists of unpronounceable ingredients. It’s almost impossible to find one that is actually healthy and contains natural ingredients. At Näak, we took up the challenge of creating the most healthy, sustainable, and delicious energy bar you will find in the market, with the help of cricket powder! We are proud to stand behind our energy bars, developed specifically to the unique needs of ultra endurance athletes!

5 tips prepared especially for you by our nutrition specialist. With the arrival of winter and cold temperatures we can sometimes unconsciously change our diet. However, a good diet remains essential in winter. It must provide the athlete with enough energy during the effort, to maintain a constant body temperature and to recover well after training.