Are greens powders worth it? As a sports dietitian, I have specialized training in supplements and their indicated use. And I have NEVER recommended a greens powder to any client. Why? It seems healthy! Isn’t it a good way to get extra nutrients? Or what if you are not a… Can your body only absorb 30 grams of protein at a time? You may have heard that your body needs 20-40 grams of protein at each meal in order to optimize muscle protein synthesis (this is the body’s system of rebuilding, synthesizing, and repairing skeletal muscle). Overall protein intake recommendations… What is better: hot or cold therapy? Sauna tents, cold plunges, ice baths, heat packs…what is best? And do you need both, like with contrast bathing where you alternate hot and cold therapy? It all depends on the circumstances and your goals! Does heat or cold reduce inflammation? Cold can… Is your supplement safe? A review of supplement data in Nutrients (Martinez-Sans et al., 2017) showed that between 12-58% of supplements sampled and tested were contaminated. The supplement industry is largely unregulated, leading to false claims on labels. A customer will never know if what is in the bottle is on the… Cramping is the worst! Many people must stop their workout or drop out of their competition when cramping strikes. Why does it happen? How can you treat it? And how can you prevent it from happening again? Read on to learn more about muscle cramps! What causes muscle…
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Cold vs. Heat Therapy and Contrast Bath
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