2020
A look at the mental health challenges Olympic athletes often face.
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When Danielle Walker was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, physicians told her that her illness could be well-managed with medication. Ultimately, she decided to change her diet - even though doctors said doing so wouldn't improve her symptoms. Her diet changes ultimately saved her.
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Endurance athletes and those who do a lot of cardio (eg. runners, cyclists, swimmers) have different nutritional needs compared to those who are trying to achieve strength and muscle hypertrophy.
As an athlete you’re doing the hard work: practicing, conditioning, lifting. But if your nutrition isn’t optimized, you’re not getting the most out of your efforts.
If you're an athlete, you know all too well how important feeling your best is to optimal training and performance. The foods you consume actually become you — as the building blocks for your muscles, connective tissue and bones.
Vitamins and minerals, also known as micronutrients, are crucial for a variety of activities in the body such as turning food into energy and keeping bones healthy. They also may affect how well the body performs.
Active kids need "high-octane" fuel. In addition to calories for daily activities, health, brainpower and growth, child athletes need energy for sports. To give their performance a boost, feed these young athletes power foods packed with nutrients.
Sports nutrition is the foundation of athletic success. It is a well-designed nutrition plan that allows active adults and athletes to perform at their best.