Can Vitamin C Help Runners to Stay Healthy?
Last week I spent most of the week with a mild head cold. Nothing crazy, but enough to motivate me to review my old immunology notes yet again to relearn what I already know (it’s always fun picturing the T-cells destroying the bad stuff). Times like these also motivate me to relearn other things, like […]
Healthy Recipe of the Month: Curried Sweet Potato Soup
It’s getting chilly fast outside, and if you’re an all-weather runner, I’m sure you’ve noticed! This Curried Sweet Potato Soup is an easy make-ahead meal that will help you warm up fast, and with the powerful anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric and ginger, it’ll help speed up the recovery process too. You’ll want a big spoon for […]
Why your antioxidant supplements might be making you slower
Some popular buzzwords in the world of nutrition in athletics include “antioxidants” and “decreasing inflammation.” These words sound like good things, don’t they? Well, they might be at times, but in just as many other scenarios, they are likely having a detrimental impact on performance. The Basics When we workout, or are exposed to other […]
Speed recovery with a nutrient-packed green smoothie
We’ve all been there. It’s the day after your long run, and while your head is saying a few easy miles sounds like a good idea, your legs are telling you no way. They’re achey and stiff, which is a sign that your muscles are inflamed and need a break. The length of time required […]