Nutrition for Athletes Nutrition for athletes has always interested me because most of my life I have been surrounded by people who have lead active lives. My Mom was the first women in Alberta, Canada to finish a Marathon. My Dad was just named to the Banff Sports Hall of Fame and all my siblings are very active in skiing, climbing, hiking, and more... My two kids are both very athletic and I still enjoy getting out skiing, hiking and now ice skating. During my competitive years in Ski Racing and Windsurfing, I never received any information on how to eat to increase my performance. The usual thought was that if you were active, you could eat anything! Many athletes still think this way. It does not help to have our Olympics sponsored by MacDonald's and Coke! We are getting bombarded by the food Industry trying to get us to eat highly sweetened energy drinks, protein powders and sports bars loaded with lots of cheap processed ingredients.Then there is the misguided information about low-fat and high carbohydrates for athletes. We need lots of good fats and whole food to power us. Check out nutrition for athletes from traditional cultures After studying Nutrition, I realize how important nutrition is for athletes. It will ensure they stay healthy now and when they get older. Below is some information to help you stay in top shape: I always encourage everyone to use as much local, grown without chemicals ingredients (organic), and meat, eggs and dairy from animals that were/are free-ranging, raised without hormones and antibiotics. Seafood should be wild from unpolluted waters. Check out Shopping Guide for food sources.
Photo above: My son, Logan, ripping up the rail park fueled by Fresh Healthy food!
Photo Above: My daughter, Mackenzie, strong and graceful. She loves eating my fresh healthy cooking! |
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