April 8th, 2010

Going Green

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Leafy green vegetables such as broccoli and spinach are a cheap and readily available food source packed full of essential amino acids and nutrients. Including more green vegetables in your daily diet can lead to increased energy levels and gains in your overall athletic performance.

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November 27th, 2009

Hydration: The Basics

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Hydration is a vital but often overlooked area of the dietary needs of anyone competing / training in MMA. To achieve your optimum level of performance it is important to get enough fluids before, during and after competition / training. You must also re-hydrate after exercise to aid the recovery process.

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November 12th, 2009

Creatine: The Basics

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What is Creatine?

Produced naturally by the body creatine is made up of three amino acids and is stored as phosphocreatine in muscles. Foods such as meat and fish provide most of the bodies creatine, the rest is produced by the liver, kidneys and pancreas.

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October 13th, 2009

Protein: The Basics

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Protein is an essential nutrient that is one of the basic building blocks of the human body. Muscle, hair, skin, and connective tissue are all primarily made up of protein.

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