Simplified Nutrition For A Better Body
Friday, April 4th, 2008I have little doubt that you have been inundated with information on how to eat to improve your physique and/or performance. There are enough nutrition books at your local bookstore to tie-up every single one of your cerebral neurons for months on end. At least for the purposes of this article, I’m going to spare you nutrition intricacies like the latest information on Glut-4 transporter translocation and just give you the generic Cliff’s Notes (or Dr Clay’s Notes) on how to piece together meals and eating plans that will help you achieve your physique and/or performance goals.
Protein
5 Keys To Race Day Nutrition For Your Next Triathlon
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008I am often asked by triathletes, “What should I eat to kick butt in my next triathlon?” The answer is, “It depends.”
I’m not a nutritionist, but I have learned a lot about my own nutrition planning through years of training experience. Each individual is different, and if you really want a personalized plan you should seek out a professional nutritionist.
Some basic tricks to proper triathlon nutrition include figuring out what will keep the athlete fueled for optimal performance (and help them recover quickly after the event or workout). Here are the 3 key factors to consider:
Mineral Supplementation - Are You Starving On A Full Stomach?
Sunday, March 30th, 2008Sue sighed with pleasure as she surveyed her dinner plate. The pungent cheese sauce on tender-crisp broccoli… magnificent. Turkey – cooked to perfection – moist, bursting with flavor. Sweet potatoes to die for. And last but not least, a salad that could have won first prize at any County Fair. Perfection. Colorful.
All of it not only tastefully cooked and served but so good for you, she could almost see the vitamins and minerals marching in-step across her plate. No doubt about it – meals like this made healthy, strong bodies – providing a boat load of vitamins, minerals and enzymes.
