Quicktips & Quotes

Here's another batch of short tips, quotes and bits of info.
Enjoy

Workplace stress. There are ways to prepare for handling workplace stress. Stay healthier by eating more fruits and vegetables; make friends that you can vent and discuss your stress issues; take necessary breaks from your work; choose your workplace battles wisely; plan and prioritize your work with to-do lists and realistic due dates; use breathing exercises to reduce stress http://goo.gl/wSo6H

Our bodies are made up of billions of cells, each with the ability to replicate itself when it dies. Cells are constantly dying and regenerating. The quality of the new cells is dependent on the quality of the nutritional values they draw from to be born. An anti-aging diet can help supply the proper nutrition to make new cells stronger than their predecessors.

The human brain is about 75% water. While there is no research to show that drinking water improves our memory, it has been shown that even a small amount of dehydration leads to confusion and problems

Recovery smoothie

Intense training can be quite hard on the body, so to aid recovery I recommend having a smoothie something like this.. 

Blueberries, raspberries, red grapes, diced ginger, banana & whey powder

Ingredients:

Blueberries & strawberries

Sunflower, sesame & pumpkin seeds

1 Banana

1 Handful of sweet leaf spinach

1inch cubed of fresh ginger

sprinkle of oatmeal

1/2 teaspoon each of cinnamon and kelp powder.

30grams of vanilla whey protein

2 glasses of water 

Toss everything into a blender & blend until rich & smooth.  The final taste is mainly of cinnamon and ginger, with a hint of sweetness from the berries. Mmm yummy.

Besides ticking all the right boxes in terms of the macro and micronutrients, many of these ingredients contain high levels of antioxidants or other beneficial phytonutrients. The berries support your immune system, as well as aiding nerve recovery. The seeds contain lots of protein and essential fats and vitamins. Cinnamon helps regulate blood sugar. The ginger reduces muscle soreness.  the kelp powder is high in vitamin B12 and Iodine. Spinach is rich in Iron & Calcium, both essential for muscle growth and repair. The oatmeal helps reduce cholesterol. All in all a nutritional powerhouse!