This is part five of the Running Warrior Performance Nutrition Series (parts of this were excerpts from ‘Fast Track’ by Suzy Favor-Hamilton and Jose Antonio, Ph.D.) Low fat diets are sure-fire way to ruin your health, your looks, and your performance, period! Not eating fat, especially the healthy kinds called MUFAs and PUFAs, is […]
This is the sixth and final article in the Running Warrior Performance Nutrition Series (parts of this were excerpted from ‘Fast Track’ by Suzy Favor-Hamilton and Jose Antonio, Ph.D.) If you’re like most runners, you’ve probably been taught the importance of eating carbohydrates. You need it for energy. On the other hand, protein has sort […]
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“Eat Like A Pro” Shopping List Lean Turkey** Fish (cold-water fish is best such as Salmon or Cod) Skinless Chicken** Lean Beef** (Sirloin is best whether ground or a steak) Bison Vegetables (dark, rich colors are best) Whole Oatmeal (not instant) Organic Eggs Egg Whites Whole Fruit for sides, snacks and fruit salsa garnishes (Apples, […]
Even if you eat three well-rounded meals per day, you will still feel hungry at times, especially during periods of heavy training. What’s the answer? Healthy snacks. Snacking (mid-meals) of nutritious food can keep your energy level high, blood sugar levels constant, your body re-fueled and your mind alert. Why Healthy Snacking Is Good for […]
This is the fourth article in the Running Warrior Performance Nutrition Series By Dr. Jose Antonio, PhD & Sonja Friend-Uhl ACE Health Coach Level 1 – Beginner Take one multivitamin daily (e.g. Vitacell by Max Muscle, Mega by GNC, Centrum, One-a-Day, etc) For women, take a multivitamin that contains iron For women, take a calcium […]
This is the third article in the Running Warrior Performance Nutrition Series By Dr. Jose Antonio, PhD & Sonja Friend-Uhl ACE Health Coach Rule #1 – NEVER TRY A NUTRITION OR SUPPLEMENT STRATEGY FOR A RACE IF YOU HAVE NOT YET TRIED IT DURING TRAINING. Pre-Race 3 or more hours prior to the race […]
This is the second article in the Running Warrior Performance Nutrition Series By Dr. Jose Antonio, PhD & Sonja Friend-Uhl ACE Health Coach If there’s one thing, just one dietary strategy that ALL runners should utilize, it’s the following: Consume a post-workout carbohydrate-protein containing beverage immediately after training or competition. If you forget […]
This is the first article in the Running Warrior Performance Nutrition Series By Dr. Jose Antonio, PhD & Sonja Friend-Uhl ACE Health Coach Eat Clean – limit your intake of processed foods (i.e. if it is in a package, it’s processed). Eat Lean – choose protein sources that are lean (the exception is fish; eat […]
The Performance Fueling Recipe Book for Running Warriors 47 Metabolism Accelerating Recipes to fuel your runs and keep you a strong, lean running machine! Pumpkin Custard Pie (Serves 6) Ingredients for Filling: 1-1/2 cups soymilk 4 tablespoons cornstarch 1-1/2 cups cooked pumpkin 1/2 cup raw sugar or other sweetener 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground […]