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Podcast 6: Pushing the Limits of Racewalking, Gold Medals & Nutrition Intervention Strategies

We’re joined by elite racewalker and Olympic athlete Jemima Montag. She has recently returned home from the 2022 Commonwealth games, after winning gold in the 10,000-metre event. In addition to her sporting accomplishments, Jemima is also a full-time medical student, and international Olympic committee young leader, who is pioneering a program to help break barriers for young women in sport. We spoke to Jemima about common misconceptions associated with the sport of race walking, her involvement with project supernova at the Australian institute of sport, and her holistic approach to preparing for elite-level competition.

January 24, 2023
2 min read

Podcast 5: Lincoln Dews | Elite Level Ocean Sports, Smashing Course Records & Remaining Mentally Resilient

Learn more about world champion paddle boarder Lincoln Dews. We discuss his background in Ironman racing and how it's shaped his approach to competing at an elite level in ocean sports today. Lincoln also shares all the details on his most recent challenge- The Yukon River Quest, a gruelling 715km paddle race in Canada. We get an insight into the preparation required for such an event and hear more about his tactics & strategy. He shares what it takes to remain mentally resilient and how to perform even when it feels like things are going wrong. Lincoln also gives us an exciting update on his next big challenge!

January 23, 2023
2 min read

Meal Range Shelf Life Extension

From today, July 12th, 2022, we are excited to announce that we are extending the Best Before Date of Radix meal ranges to 5 years from the date of manufacture and significantly increasing our estimated shelf life to 10+ years. Provided products are stored accordingly.

August 19, 2022
1 min read

Introduction to RNA™

Radix Nutrition Architecture, or RNA for short, embodies our approach to nutritional design. It represents a comprehensive design process that guides the creation of our products. From initial concept through nutritional design, ingredient selection, manufacturing processes and technology. In short, it represents our relentless drive to create the highest quality nutritional products ever made.

August 03, 2022
3 min read

Triage theory and its application to health and performance.

Due to a complex interaction of geological and environmental factors, periods of micronutrient deficiency were likely common throughout human evolution. It makes sense that the body would have mechanisms in place to maintain short term survival during such periods, even if it were deleterious to healthy ageing ^[1]. Throughout history, natural selection has been known to favour short-term survival over long term health if the two are in conflict. Selection for reproductive success early in life may involve trade-offs that shorten lifespan ^[2]. These mechanisms are witnessed across many species and seem consistent throughout nature.

August 03, 2022
4 min read

What is metabolic performance?

You may have heard the term metabolism before. But what does it mean, and how does it apply to you? Here at Radix, we strive to create a range of products that optimise your physical and cognitive function so you can perform at your best. We do this through our nutritional design and something that we call metabolic performance.

August 03, 2022
2 min read

Defining the future of protein quality.

Here at Radix, we’ve used the DIAAS score to guide the development of the most effective, technologically advanced protein on the market.

Using the DIAAS score to drive the improvement of our products, we have achieved protein formulations of the highest quality, providing your body with the building blocks it needs to function at its best. By achieving a class-leading amino acid profile and ensuring exceptionally high digestibility, our protein powders are now able to unlock a new level of performance for athletes.

August 03, 2022
3 min read

Carbohydrates for metabolic performance.

Carbohydrates consist of sugar molecules found as both simple structures or longer, more complex chains [2]. They are the body’s most efficient energy source for metabolism and cellular processes. There are three types of carbohydrates; sugars, starches, and fibre.

August 03, 2022
4 min read

Fats for metabolic performance.

Fats are a critical part of any diet, providing the body with its primary source of long term stored energy. Many other metabolic pathways, such as membrane formation and hormonal control, rely on an adequate fat supply to function. There are many different types of fats, some that are beneficial to health and some that are very detrimental. Understanding the role of fats is an essential part of developing a performance-based diet.

August 03, 2022
5 min read

Vitamins & minerals for metabolic performance.

The term micronutrients is a broad classification that includes both vitamins and minerals. Vitamins are organic (carbon-based) compounds produced by living organisms, such as plants and animals.

August 03, 2022
5 min read

The role of the microbiome in metabolic performance.

The microbiome is an aspect of nutrition that often gets overlooked, especially in the athletic community. However, our bodies have co-evolved with thousands of species of bacteria, to the point where we now rely on their function to optimise our health. Providing your microbiome with the proper nutrients can have vast implications on your health and your ability to achieve peak performance.

August 03, 2022
4 min read

Nutrition guide for ultra-endurance.

Ultra-endurance refers to your body’s capacity to sustain exercise for a very long time period. It is mainly determined by the body’s ability to generate and utilise energy through multiple metabolic processes. Ultra-endurance is growing in popularity, with events that last hours, days, and even weeks becoming more common in the athletic and recreational fields.

August 03, 2022
6 min read

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