A pre-workout meal is one of the most important steps in living and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This article is for anyone who wants to live an active and healthy life. What you eat before a workout or competition will serve as your fuel for the activity. The timing of consumption, quality of food, type of macronutrients, and amount of food consumed will all play a role in delaying fatigue. If you eat too much food too close to the activity, you may feel sluggish. If you don’t eat enough food before a workout, you’re more likely to reach fatigue sooner and may even feel lightheaded. When planning your meals,…
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My Daily Supplement Routine
As an adult athlete and sports nutrition coach I take my supplements very seriously. I believe in supplementing a whole-foods diet with additional nature-based nutrients to manage physical stress, reduce inflammation, support my gut health, and benefit my overall health with an extra dose of important phytonutrients. Between the foods that I choose to consume and the supplements that I take daily, I am better equipped to perform at my best as an athlete, delay the aging process and stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible. This list may seem like I take a lot but I spread them out throughout the day and add them to…
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Why is Iron Important for Athletes?
Iron plays a crucial role in the formation of proteins that carry oxygen to cells and tissues. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that relies on iron to help carry oxygen from the lungs to cells and tissues throughout the body. Myoglobin is an iron-containing protein in muscles that transports oxygen to muscle cells. Without iron, our muscles wouldn’t have enough oxygen to function at their best. Iron also supports a healthy immune system, brain development, and energy production. Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the WORLD. Iron deficient athletes will complain of cold intolerance, low energy levels, shortness of breath and decreased performance. They…