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Im Wheycation Blog erfährst du alles, was du über Regeneration, Ernährung und nachhaltige Proteinquellen wissen musst. Entdecke spannende Rezepte und Beiträge rund um unsere Produkte, ihre Wirkung und die Wissenschaft dahinter. Lerne, wie du dich optimal vor, während und nach dem Training versorgst, welche Nährstoffe deinen Körper wirklich unterstützen und wie du deine Erholung maximierst. Ausserdem geben wir dir wertvolle Tipps zur bewussten Ernährung und nachhaltigem Konsum – für mehr Energie, Leistung und Wohlbefinden im Alltag.


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Proteine zur Regeneration

Proteins for regeneration

After physical exertion, especially if it was long or intense, it's important to pay close attention to recovery to maintain long-term health and performance. Proteins have been proven to support recovery. During physical exertion, the body undergoes breakdown processes. This...

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Film zum Projekt 48×4000

Film about the project 48×4000

Our ambassador Gabriel Jungo was accompanied by mountain photographer Maximilian Gierl on his 48×4000 project. The film about the project is now finished and available online.

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Porridge-Riegel für unterwegs

Porridge bars for on the go

The protein porridge can be quickly and easily baked into a bar that you can take with you on tour or to training. Preparation: approx. 10 min Baking time: 13 min Ingredients for six Cacao & Banana Bars: 120g Cacao...

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Zyklusorientiertes Training und Ernährung

Cycle-oriented training and nutrition

How are the female cycle, exercise and nutrition related?  Just six percent of sports science studies (as of 2021) address women-specific topics. The menstrual cycle is still a taboo subject. Accordingly, necessary and important specialist knowledge is lacking. However, comprehensive...

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Dehnen mit Mountainbike Pro Rebekka Estermann

Stretching with mountain bike pro Rebekka Estermann

Stretching doesn't help with sore muscles, nor does it improve performance. However, it does promote mobility and helps balance asymmetries, which can prevent injuries. If you want to stretch after exercise, you should first soften your muscles a bit with...

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Der Unterschied von tierischen und pflanzlichen Proteinen

The difference between animal and plant proteins

Proteins are fundamental building blocks of life that perform a variety of important functions in our bodies. They are essential for building and repairing tissues, producing enzymes and hormones, and strengthening our immune system. Bioavailability and the number of amino...

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Schlafen ist die beste Erholung

Sleep is the best rest

Sleep is the best way for the body to recover. During NREM sleep, heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure decrease. In REM sleep, however, the body is in a kind of waking state. Brain activity is then increased, which...

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Ernährung nach einem Wettkampf oder intensiven Training

Nutrition after a competition or intensive training

Eating after exercise is very important, because during exertion, the body undergoes catabolism processes, including muscle breakdown. If you don't supply the body with enough nutrients afterward, the body can't recover properly, and muscle breakdown continues. To give you some...

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Zwischenbericht der Rennsaison unserer Ambassadorin Rebekka Estermann

Interim report of the racing season from our ambassador Rebekka Estermann

Our ambassador Rebekka Estermann competes in mountain bike races at the highest level. She's already competed in several races this season—time for a brief look back at an eventful time. Rebekka faced her first challenge before the important races even...

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Ernährung vor einem Wettkampf oder intensiven Training

Nutrition before a competition or intensive training

How do experienced athletes eat before a competition or intensive training session? We asked our ambassadors to share their practical tips on this topic. As an ice climber, Vivien needs to eat in a way that ensures she has energy...

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Ernährung während langer Belastungen

Nutrition during long periods of stress

Nutrition for better athletic performance – What should you consider during long and intensive exercise? Whenever a long, strenuous physical activity, perhaps even a competition, is about to occur, the question arises as to how best to nourish oneself to...

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Gabriel Jungo lebt für seine Leidenschaft – den Bergsport

Gabriel Jungo lives for his passion – mountain sports

Young alpinist Gabriel Jungo discovered his passion for mountaineering at an early age, and he pursues it in every free minute. This summer, he and his team are implementing his 48×4000 project. At the age of 14, Gabriel took a...

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Das härteste Ruderrennen der Welt – und Wheycation ist mit im Boot

The toughest rowing race in the world – and Wheycation is on board

"Swiss Whey in the middle of the great, wide ocean! Would you like to join me in our boat? We can take you dry-footed across the deepest and largest ocean in the world, all the way to Hawaii, using the...

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Vanilla Dream – traumhafte Vanille

Vanilla Dream – dreamy vanilla

Around 80% of global vanilla production comes from Madagascar. As is often the case, this concentrated production in Madagascar has led to unsustainable development from an ecological and social perspective, which is why the country is one of the poorest...

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Tipps und Lifehacks von Gabriel

Tips and life hacks from Gabriel

My name is Gabriel, I'm an alpinist and Wheycation Ambassador. Here are my tips for a successful mountaineering trip: Time management: I plan a high-altitude tour so that I'm at the summit by midday. Starting the tour early in the...

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Ernährung für eine bessere sportliche Leistung – Timing ist der Schlüssel!

Nutrition for better athletic performance – timing is key!

The importance of meal timing is often underestimated when it comes to sports and nutrition. But according to nutrition expert Daniel Hofstetter, it can make the difference between an average and a successful performance. The Tages-Anzeiger spoke with Hofstetter about...

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Tipps und Lifehacks von Jan

Tips and life hacks from Jan

My name is Jan. I'm a tour guide, granfondo/ultra cyclist, and Wheycation Ambassador. Here are my tips for a relaxing ride: Clothing: When conditions are uncertain, I check the rain radar to see how the weather is developing. This allows...

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Warm durch den Winter

Warm through the winter

It's actually much too warm outside for the time of year, and many are eagerly awaiting the snow and cold weather. Inside, however, we're feeling a bit more chilly than we did in January. Are you one of those people...

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Tipps für Trainingsmotivation

Tips for training motivation

Sometimes it can be hard to find the motivation to train after 8.5 hours of work in the cold, wet, and dark. We asked our ambassadors how they motivate themselves to train and compiled their tips. For outdoor training, weatherproof...

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Beitrag über Wheycation auf founded.

Article about Wheycation on founded.

In November, an exciting report on Wheycation appeared in the start-up magazine founded., which clearly describes the company's origins, vision, and mission. Read more

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50% Foodwaste Reduktion bis 2030

50% food waste reduction by 2030

The Federal Council has been tasked with developing an action plan to combat food waste. This plan should list the measures already implemented and assess their impact. If necessary, it should propose further measures in the various areas of focus...

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Vom Ski-Freestyler zum Ausdauerspezialisten – unser Ambassador Jan Steiner

From ski freestyler to endurance specialist – our ambassador Jan Steiner

Jan Steiner, our new ambassador, enjoys cycling – preferably 200 kilometers or more in one go. He recently told us how Jan, who has a background in freestyle skiing, came to enjoy cycling. Jan, before you started cycling five years...

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Proteine, die Baustoffe des Lebens

Proteins, the building blocks of life

Proteins, the building blocks of life In the article, Stefan Peter explains what proteins are, what they are needed for and which proteins are the best. Proteins consist of amino acids Proteins are made up of amino acids. The human...

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Rezept für Recovery Deluxe Shake ‹Berrylicious›

Recipe for Recovery Deluxe Shake ‹Berrylicious›

What could be better than having a self-mixed, nutritious recovery shake after training that contains only natural ingredients. We tried the following recipe and were thrilled: 1 serving of Recovery protein shake Berries (40 grams) 2 dl milk 3 tbsp yogurt 2 handfuls...

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