Fueling Tips

At Näak, we took on the challenge of creating the only energy bar you’ll ever need. Made with natural ingredients and no preservatives or refined sugar, Näak energy bars are everything you wished for! Their nutritional value and physical characteristics are designed to meet the energy needs of ultra endurance athletes looking to redefine what is possible in sport. What makes our bars so unique? Read on to find out why so many athletes are turning to Näak!

Athletes are no longer just making a plant based diet work for their training; they’re thriving on it. This lifestyle is starting to pick up momentum as endurance athletes are adopting a plant based diet for a variety of reasons, including health, environment, and performance. Additionally, when a plant-based diet is coupled with entomophagy, the practice of eating insects, you get the world’s ultimate sustainable superfood diet! Insects, particularly crickets, provide many of the essential nutrients that plants lack.

Fasting diets have become increasingly popular over the last several years, with the promise of weight loss and performance benefits. They have especially gained traction among dieters and bodybuilders looking to lose weight, with an increasing number of endurance athletes practicing it to increase fat oxidation capacity in their muscles. However, there are varying schools of thoughts and opinions on the matter: while some may swear by fasting, others call it a waste of time and energy. If you ever thought about how this diet could possibly help or harm your performance, keep reading to learn more!

Do you think it’s possible to complete an ultra distance race on a low-carb, high fat diet? If you responded no, think again! Although this concept may seem strange as most endurance athletes rely on a heavier carb diet during races, focusing on fat as a fuel source is a viable alternative. Despite the fact that our bodies naturally prefer to feed on carbohydrates, dietary fats are able to provide energy to the brain and the body in a safe way. While this method of approach is possible, everybody is different and what works for some may not work for others. The only way to determine what works best for you is through trial and error.

If you’re curious as to how your body is able to adapt to utilize more fat and less glycogen stores during a race, then this article is for you!

Whether you are preparing for an ultra marathon or keeping in shape during the off-season, your diet has a huge impact on performance. Maintaining the perfect balance between training and nutrition can be overwhelming, especially with all of the misinformation out there on how to fuel your body. To help, we’ve narrowed down the top mistakes you might be making in terms of nutrition, and how to fix them. If any (or all) of these common mistakes sound familiar, read on to learn why and how to avoid them for good in order to improve your athletic performance!

Näak is providing seven-day nutrition plans geared towards our athletic community! This meal plan is composed of foods that are not only nutritious but also make use of non-perishable and shelf-stable food items. All of the meals are cricket and plant-based powered to promote sustainability and accessibility. As well, this diet includes adequate amounts of protein to help minimize muscle loss during this period of time. If you are planning on practicing indoor exercises, post-workout snack options are provided.

Whether you are a recreational athlete, a physically active person, or an elite endurance athlete, it is important to recognize the impact nutrition has on health and performance. Sustainable daily nutrition will improve exercise performance, prevent injuries due to fatigue, provide energy during endurance training, facilitate maintenance of an optimal body weight, and enhance overall health. So what should this look like in terms of macronutrient breakdown and meal composition? Let us tell you!

With the spread of COVID-19, maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle might seem like a far-fetched idea. The Näak team wants to help the athletes and adventurers community to keep spirits high during this time by providing useful nutrition and exercise tips for a sustained energy.

Iron has been a heavily debated topic in the nutrition community for the past few years, due to the decrease in individuals consuming traditional diets, and the shift towards vegetarian, vegan and entotarian diets. For that reason, we have decided to tackle this popular topic and teach you 5 things you need to know about this famous nutrient!

Caffeine is one of the most consumed substances in the world for its taste, but also for its effects on our organism. It can be found in many products but it is mainly consumed through coffee; a beverage that can be found in almost every restaurant, bar, and kitchen. Known for its stimulating effects, caffeine is widely used in the field of sport.

In a 50g Näak bar there is 4-8g of unsaturated fat, and only 1-2g of saturated fat. But why do we need lipids? Read on to understand how they work and how they affect our organism.

Along with protein and carbohydrates, lipids belong to the macronutrient family. They are mainly composed of three different atoms: carbon (C), oxygen (O) and hydrogen (H). The lipid family includes triglycerides, sterols and phospholipids.

What you eat while you race is just as important as how you’re training. Looking for a race-day fuel to get better results for your next IRONMAN? You’ve come to the right place.Here are our top 7 sport nutrition products that are being used by professional triathletes on the IRONMAN distance.