The Athlete's Palate

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Here are some good tips when trying to eat healthy on a budget. http://eatlocalgrown.com//12153-what-to-eat-when-you-re-br

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Cold season is still lingering. Here are some alternatives to try before filling a prescription. https://theheartysoul.com/10-natural-antibiotics/

Avocados are great for athletes. They are full of healthy fats that help heart health and they also contain folate, vitamins C, E & K. All have anti-inflammatory properties to help faster recovery after exercise

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Dont get hung up on all of the packaged athletic fuel out there. There are always more natural solutions... especially if youre Canadian https://www.freshdaily.ca//2/02/tennis-player-maple-syrup/

Next time try some pineapple juice before taking some cough syrup https://naturalnewsblogs.com/pineapple-juice-found-500-eff/

Here are a couple of morning drink ideas to awaken your digestive system.

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Since May 2019, 550,000 servings of soup have been made through donations of food from farms and greenhouses. Almost 60,000 kilograms of food was collected to feed people ranging from Windsor to Toronto.

HAPPY NEW YEAR Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2020. Looking forward to see what this year will bring. Adding more veggies to a diet is often a New Years resolution so here are some proven ways to eat more veg. https://www.thekitchn.com/best-vegetable-recipes-22980861

Going into 2020, what are some of your health and fitness goals?

Heres a great way to recycle your Christmas tree https://blackburnnews.com//old-christmas-tree-can-help-ba/

Peace, joy and love this Christmas

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A good article on the importance of adequate energy & nutrient intake for weight loss. https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au//ebbea3011af12d317420595a6c

Vegan Moroccan soup: 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped... 1 large can diced tomatoes with juice 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon turmeric pinch of cinnamon pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) 1 cup dry green lentils 3 cups water Cook instant pot. Season with freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste. Garnish with a handful of walnuts and cashew cheese. Enjoy!

Water has many amazing benefits

Here are some great vegetarian dish options for your upcoming holiday dinners. https://www.facebook.com/1614251518827491/posts/2886454391607191?vh=e&sfns=mo

Happy Halloween

Trick or treat

Start the day off on the right foot with a green smoothie Serves 1: 1 cup romaine lettuce... 1/2 cup baby spinach 1 mint sprig 1/2 avocado 4 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup ice cubes 1 cup filtered water Blend in high speed blender, serve and enjoy!

Happy Thanksgiving! I am Thankful for many things this year This year we had homemade Carrot ginger soup as part of our Thanksgiving dinner Heres the recipe:... INGREDIENTS 3 Tbsp unsalted butter or ghee or coconut oil 6-7 large carrots, peeled and sliced thin 2 cups yellow onion Salt 1 teaspoon minced ginger 2 cups vegetable stock 2 cups water Garnish with chopped chives and a drizzle of cream / coconut milk DIRECTIONS Sauté the carrots & onions in butter or ghee Add ginger, stock and water bring to a simmer Purée soup, serve and enjoy!

Amazing performance by the men at the Ironman world championships #newcourserecord

Incredible! https://www.google.ca//eliud-kipchoge-marathon-/index.html

Its almost time for the big dance Heres some proven tips while spectating at the Ironman world championships. https://www.theathletespalate.ca//Top-6-Tips-for-Spectatin

18 families show us what they have for dinner on a typical weeknight. So many good ideas to incorporate into up coming meal planning. https://www.nytimes.com//family-meals-around-the-world.htm

FREE nutrition talk for Runners at BackRoads London. See you there tonight at 7pm!

Legume + Grain = Complete Protein.

Iron deficiency in athletes is common. Athletes need more iron than the general population because iron is lost through sweat, skin, urine, and the GI tract. Exercise, particularly high intensity and endurance types, increases iron loss by as much as 70% when compared to sedentary populations. Iron is a mineral that comes from our diet, it has several important roles in the body including oxygen transport, energy metabolism, and acid-base balance. Dietary iron can be classifi...ed into heme iron and non-heme iron. Heme iron is found in meat, poultry, and fish which is absorbed by the digestive tract about twice as well as non-heme iron. Sources of non-heme iron includes fruits, vegetables, and iron fortified foods. Vitamin C assists with the absorption of non-heme iron in the digestive tract so mixing foods rich in vitamin C such as broccoli, peppers, or citrus fruits with non-heme iron containing foods can increase the amount of iron the body absorbs. See more

Reasons why we should we eat local Seasonal Produce: Tastes Better. When fruits & vegetables are picked for consumption that have been naturally ripened naturally, it will have much more flavor and nutrition. Cheaper. When the produce is locally sourced because its in season in your area, then travelling expenses and storage are not required therefore reducing the production costs that are then passed onto the consumer.... Avoids Overseas Contaminates. When fruits and vegetables are sourced overseas you cant be sure what their regulations for pesticides, herbicides and fungicides are. Supports Your Bodys Natural Nutritional Needs. In summer months our body craves and needs the fruit and vegetables that are in season. They have higher water content to keep us hydrated. Here are some summer recipes that look delicious. That would be great try with our local summer produce. https://www.purewow.com/food/vegetarian-summer-recipes

This looks delish https://www.facebook.com/742956219059628/posts/2482368228451743?s=671975436&v=e&sfns=mo

Magnesium plays a role in athletic performance. Studies have shown that supplementing with it can boost exercise performance for athletes, the elderly & people with chronic disease. Reduces lactate build-up: Helps move blood sugar into your muscles and dispose of lactate. Energy creation: Helps convert food into energy. Protein formation: Helps create new proteins from amino acids.... Muscle movements: Helps with contraction & relaxation of muscles. Nervous system regulation: Helps regulate neurotransmitters, which send messages throughout your brain & nervous system. See more

Rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and antioxidants, some say pineberries are more nutritious and flavorful than regular strawberries. Pineberries sound delicious, I cant wait to try them! https://returntonow.net//grow-pineberries-the-white-straw/

Confused about your marcos? Heres a good little cheat sheet to help you with your meal planning!