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Electrolytes That Will Help You Stay Hydrated & Perform Better

Electrolytes are minerals that help you stay hydrated, regulate nerve functioning, and influence muscle contraction and relaxation. Any electrolyte disturbance can potentially hinder athletic performance and may lead to muscle weakness, muscle twitching, dehydration, and cramping. Sodium and chloride (together they make table salt) are the major electrolytes lost through sweat followed by smaller amounts of potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Sodium is the primary electrolyte that needs replacing during exercise. In a healthy individual, blood potassium is well regulated. Also, …

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Four Fast Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast may be one of the most important meals of the day because it provides energy for your morning and spikes muscle protein synthesis (when you wake up after an overnight fast your body is breaking down muscle tissue until you eat a protein-rich meal). Include at Each Breakfast Meal: High Quality Protein. Choose a breakfast that contains at least 30 grams of protein if you are over about 25 years of age or want to lose weight. Research shows that consuming …

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Post Workout Nutrition – what do you really need?

Are you confused about what to consume post workout? RD-to-be Sara Shipley breaks down the basics and provides excellent suggestions for post workout nutrition: We’ve heard it all before: “You need protein after a workout!” But why? And how much? Will two scoops of any protein powder in your morning smoothie cover all of your bases? Maybe, but here’s what else you need to know about properly refueling and repairing your muscles so you can get back to your life …

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