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6 Ways To Improve Your Protein Intake
Protein. The literal building block of muscles. Yet, it’s so much more than that. Protein, one of the body’s three macronutrients, is required for many of your body’s physiological and metabolic processes including: Cellular and tissue repair Muscle growth Enzymes Nutrient Transport Hormones Due to its importance, it’s necessary to...
Protein Synthesis for Muscle Growth
When thinking about increasing muscle mass and getting stronger, one thing we need to consider is muscle protein synthesis and how to optimize its effects on our recovering muscles. Muscle Protein Synthesis is the biological process that allows us to build new muscle tissue. Muscle Protein Synthesis occurs in response...
Refeeds & Diet Breaks: Eating More Helps Your Metabolism & Makes Weight Loss Sustainable
Successfully losing weight and keeping it off is arguably one of the greatest challenges you can experience as an athlete. On top of having to reduce food, your body does everything it can to hold on to body fat, despite your efforts. But research suggests that using refeeds or breaks...
Probiotics: What Are They and What Do They Do
There are ten times more bacteria in your body than cells. The majority of these bacteria live in your gut, and for the most part, are fairly harmless. Good gut bacteria can even have a number of health benefits, these include weight loss, improved digestion, enhanced immune function, and a...
The Best 6 Vitamins for a Healthy Immune System
A healthy immune system is at the front of everyone’s mind right now, but how we support a healthy immune system is complicated with all of the information out there. When it comes to overall health, a well-balanced diet filled with whole, nutrient-rich foods ensures we are creating as little...
Bovine Colostrum's Nutritional, Health and Sports Performance Benefits
Bovine Colostrum has caught on in recent years and for good reason. Bovine Colostrum is the one nutrient that can deliver nutritional, health and sports performance benefits all in one natural ingredient. For centuries, bovine colostrum has been highly valued across several cultures for its health benefits. In ancient Chinese...
The Athlete’s Basic Guide To Manipulating Carbohydrates For Optimal Performance
When it comes to athletics and nutrition, there are a few nutrients that garner more attention than carbohydrates. No matter what sport you're involved with or athletic event you're attending, there's a good chance that different carbohydrates are available, claiming to help provide acute or sustained energy. As an athlete,...
Should You Eat Carbs Before or After a Workout
As athletes, we’re always trying to improve and push the limits of our athletic performance. Much of this work can be done by optimizing our nutrition to fuel and recover properly from our training sessions by focusing on carb intake and nutrient timing around workouts. So should you eat carbohydrates...
Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate - What Are The Benefits?
Protein goes way beyond your post-workout shake. As complex structures made up of amino acids, proteins provide ingredients for tissue growth, enzymes, hormonal construction, and more. In this article, we’ll cover protein’s role in the human body, why you should invest in protein powder and the benefits of choosing grass-fed...
Why Athletes Need Carbohydrates
If you’re an athlete considering a low-carb diet, you’ll need to ensure you are getting enough carbohydrates to fuel your training routine. Whether your focus is strength, cardiovascular endurance, or a combination of both as a CrossFit athlete, carbs are essential for fueling your muscles, as well as maintaining optimal...
CrossFit Competition Fueling Guide
With the introduction of the CrossFit Sanctionals last season, CrossFit competitions are more popular than ever and easier to find and compete at than ever before. Competing at a CrossFit competition is a great way to not only challenge yourself but to spend time with and meet new friends and...
How To Promote Gut Health In Athletes
Our small intestine and gut is the center of our world. With research showing that 80 percent of our immune system residing in our gut, it’s more important than ever to understand how to heal and foster gut health, especially for athletes. The microbiome in out gut has been correlated...
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