Medicinal mushrooms are incredibly beneficial for optimizing health, boosting the immune system, increasing cognitive function and more. Additionally, Medicinal mushrooms enhance athletic performance because they are adaptogenic which means they help the body adapt to physical and mental stress, and are great for recovery. Scientists are continuously publishing findings on the benefits and experts have stated that approximately 130 medicinal functions are thought to be produced by medicinal mushrooms and fungi (1). As it turns out, mushroom supplement companies are taking full advantage of this research. According to Zion Market Research, the market value of the global mushroom market was $35 billion in 2015 and is expected to exceed $59 billion…
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The Do’s and Don’ts of a Pre-Workout Meal
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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10 Tips for an Eco Friendly Kitchen
Having a more eco friendly kitchen is often associated with SAVING some green in your wallet so it’s a win-win for you, your bank account and the environment. Here are 10 ways you can incorporate green practices when you’re whipping up those Healthy Green meals. 1. Use fabric or unpaper towels instead of paper ones. Drying your hands while cooking or cleaning your counters with paper alternatives is a great way to reduce paper use in the kitchen. Sustainable materials such as hemp and linen are great alternatives because they are more absorbent than cotton. They also have anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties. That means they won’t start to smell like…
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Importance of Electrolytes for Sports Performance
The importance of electrolytes for sports and health cannot be underestimated. This article answers all all of your What, Why, When and How questions about electrolytes. Electrolytes are charged mineral ions that generate electrical activity in cells and tissues, specifically muscles and nerves. The main electrolytes that are only obtained from the diet and have an impact on cellular function are sodium, potassium, chloride, phosphate and magnesium. This post discusses the importance of electrolytes for sports performance and how best to replenish them. What role do electrolytes play in the human body? Six essential minerals are considered to be electrolytes because when dissolved in water, they conduct electricity. These minerals…
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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…
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10 Easy Meal Prep Tips For Beginners
This article is about all the tips that you need to prepare a successful meal. So let’s start and tell you about those “10 Easy Meal Prep Tips for Beginners” that will help you prepare a successful and delicious meal. Whether you’re an athlete cooking for yourself or a parent cooking for a family of 5, these tips will reduce the amount of time spent in the kitchen and, if done correctly, will provide healthy meals and snacks to choose from all week long. 1. Have a plan. Writing out a plan for your meals is one of the most important aspects healthy eating. It not only lays out your…
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Healthiest Oil to Cook With? A Complete Guide
If you are conscious about the quality of oils that you use in your food than this is the perfect place to start. I have created a list of all the factors and their importance that you need to keep in mind while purchasing a cooking oil. Without further delay let’s find the healthiest oil to cook with. When it comes to cooking oils, not all of them are created equal. While there is such a thing as “unhealthy cooking oils”, cooking oils and fats in general get a bad reputation. Many people believe that consuming fat is bad so cooking with oil has been demonized. In other cases, some…
