Associate Professor Teresa Mitchell-Paterson

Session Type: Nutrition

Did you know there are 28 types of collagen? Spoiler alert - did you also know collagen is not a complete protein? Choose the right collagen to benefit and build your healthy body. The 'good stuff' is hydrolysed but marketing makes it hard to guess which ones are better absorbed. Would it surprise you to know there are many types of hydrolysation techniques? Teresa breakdown the science to give you the keys to choosing the best collagen for your health goals. Let's also talk about the other benefits of collagen and how long it takes to see results. Is there a downside to collagen supplementation? This session also includes some tips on foods that may naturally increase your collagen intake and how to cook them.

Session Type: Nutrition

There is a perception that plant-based athletes and bodybuilders are not able to outperform their meat-chomping counterparts. Tell that to the first Olympic athletes! Yes, they were vegan! Famous vegan athletes such as Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams and bodybuilder Patrik Baboumian eat an animal-free diet. Yes, it takes a bit of effort, but you can fuel your training to improve strength, performance and intensity. This session is a practical look at food combining, top protein sources, supplements and digestion tips to build the best plant-based body.

Session Type: Nutrition

What is in your protein powder? Let's find out how to choose the best protein powder for either our clients or ourselves. Different types of protein powders can help to achieve bulk, power or lean bodies. Teresa talks about the critical factors that determine digestibility, the ratio of protein branched-chain amino acids, protein source and sustainability, fillers and binders, sweeteners, taste enhancers and carbohydrate content. She takes a deep dive into the analysis of current popular brands. Can you get the same benefits from a plant vs animal-based protein powder, ditch the guesswork, let's look at the facts. This informative and fun session gives you the power to get the most from either animal or plant-based protein supplements.