Do you find it stressful going out to eat while trying to stick to a healthy lifestyle of eating? If you answered “yes” you are not alone. Food and eating have become more than just a way to stay alive. We center food on celebrations, family gatherings and use it as a way of sharing… Continue reading Dining Out
Month: June 2019
Are you getting your edge?
There is a big gap between survival and optimization of the human body. Most athletes hydrate only when they are thirsty, and they couldn’t be more wrong! The human body is predominantly water – to be specific, 50% – 65% water and muscles need to be fully hydrated to perform at their peak. Thirst hits… Continue reading Are you getting your edge?
Soda and Athletes
Soda is not hydration – its liquid sugar calories; and as a professional athlete you want to eat your calories, not drink them! (An exception would be a protein shake) Many athletes think of soda as a liquid, but it is actually like icing on a cake, all sugar! Even diet soda, although calorie-free, has… Continue reading Soda and Athletes
Hydration
With the sun beating down, a vital thing we need to focus on is…Hydration! Water makes up approximately 60% of adult body weight, and it is considered an essential nutrient because it must be obtained from sources outside the body. It is necessary for reactions in the body that involve nutrient digestion, absorption, transport, and… Continue reading Hydration
What Every Professional Athlete Should Know about Alcohol
Alcohol has many ill effects and they are even more detrimental for the professional athlete. Here are a few studies to show this: DIET: A February 1999 study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that, compared with juice or water, having one alcoholic drink before a meal led to eating 200 extra calories,… Continue reading What Every Professional Athlete Should Know about Alcohol
Balancing Meals: Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats
Balancing Meals: Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats, also known as macronutrients, all play a role in the growth, development of muscle and in the loss of fat. There are many diets out there that may recommend avoiding one of these macronutrients. However, it is the combination of protein, fats, and carbohydrates that… Continue reading Balancing Meals: Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats