Both protein and fats are known as macronutrients and, along with carbohydrates, are primarily used for growth, repair and energy production. Think of them as “go nutrients.”
Recovery nutrition is all about giving the body the fuel it needs to replenish, rebuild and adapt to the training stimulus it has endured. If fuel isn’t provided, the gains from the workout will be compromised and will limit performance and adaptation in subsequent sessions.
Equally important to performance are fats. Although much demonized in the past, we now appreciate how important the right blend of fats in our diets is for health and performance.
Yesterday, I sat in a local eatery in Los Angeles and ordered food amongst some new acquaintances. “I’ll have the kale, beet and pistachio salad… can you please add avocado and grilled tofu?”
As living standards continue to improve and income rises, people who are no longer satisfied with simply meeting the basic needs are increasingly gravitating to health-consciousness and wellness.
At the start of a New Year, many people look to increase their health and fitness. Over the holiday period, they may have consumed over 20,000 extra calories.
As a dietitian, I tend to have a very “food first” philosophy. I feel that if we eat better and focus more on the quality of the foods we are putting in our body then we shouldn’t feel the need to take multiple dietary supplements.
