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Whether Athlete or just Active: Pre-hydrate but Skip the Sports Drinks

9/24/2013

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Does this sound like you?: You usually remember to pick up a bottle of water on your way to the gym or you make sure to fill up your reusable bottle before you leave the house. You may or may not start sipping on it during your workout but you'll definitely chug it down afterwards. If so, you're on the right track but how often do you remember to hydrate before you start to exercise?

I recently attended a 2-day sports nutrition workshop (there's nothing I love more than anything that brings nutrition & fitness together), where we discussed issues common to both athletes and regular ol' active people, like:


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Get the Flax: The benefits of Omega-3 minus the fish

9/16/2013

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You've probably already heard that fatty fish like salmon, herring, anchovies, mackerel, sardines, trout and tuna, as well as oysters, are a rich and important source of heart healthy omega-3 fats. But what if you don't like seafood, don't eat it or have a fish or shellfish allergy?

Fatty fish are not the only food source of omega-3s. Ground flaxseed, chia seeds, canola oil, walnuts and soybean oil are all plant-based sources of omega-3 fat. So then, what's the difference between omega-3s from fish and those from plants? And how do you add omega-3 fats to your meals without feeling like you are making a major diet overhaul?


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