It seems almost EVERYONE is drinking or incorporating bone broth into their diet now. In the last few years this ancient superfood has returned with a force in the health, athletic, and culinary worlds.
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For those of us who train, whether a weekend warrior or high level competitive athlete, if we want to maximize both our training gains and performance, magnesium levels are key.
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Is inflammation getting you down?
Following injury, whether from a specific traumatic event or as a result of accumulative, repetitive stress, our body responds by initiating an inflammatory cascade of events targeting the injured tissue. This inflammatory response is carried out by a predictable series of events intended to clean up cellular debris, repair the insulted tissue, and allow return to normal function over the course of weeks to months.
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In my nutritional training course we discussed the roles of fats in the body. One of the most important concepts to grasp is that our human machine is meant to burn fat as our primary fuel source for sustained energy.
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New research is showing that our microbiome plays a role in immune function & development, brain activity, heart health, diabetes, inflammation and even obesity.
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Longer days in the mountains require proper hydration and nutrition to keep your body balanced and functioning optimally. Electrolytes are a vital component, especially in the heat of summer when the same output creates more sweating (water and mineral loss). Check out a favorite Grassroots PT homemade electrolyte recipe that beats some of the top brands on the market in terms of single serving electrolyte quantities!
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