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 fighters 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
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
Protein Filled Breakfast Pancakes
After the success of my Pre & Post Workout pancakes (https://nutrition4fighters.co/2024/08/01/pre-or-post-workout-pancakes/), I thought I’d share a modified recipe that’s absolutely perfect for breakfast. These pancakes will set you up nicely for the day ahead 👌. Instead of using basic flour, which is more refined and as such offers less fibre, this recipe uses oats. Oats … Continue reading Protein Filled Breakfast Pancakes
Recommendations for Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries, Concussions and Head Injuries in Combat and Full Contact Sports
This post has been written with combat sports in mind but it could be equally applicable to any full contact sport or activity that has resulted in sustaining head trauma. I will reference TBIs which is an abbreviation for traumatic brain injury. So everyone is clear, this covers everything from a concussion, a “knock down” … Continue reading Recommendations for Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries, Concussions and Head Injuries in Combat and Full Contact Sports
Pre or Post Workout Pancakes
Here is a super simple tasty pancake recipe for you to either cook straight up or batch prep in advance to stick in your lunch box before you head out the front door. Ingredients: The standout ingredient of these tasty pancakes is Quark. Quark is often advertised as a yogurt alternative due to its consistency, … Continue reading Pre or Post Workout Pancakes
