Tag: food
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Daily protein needs
Since we talked about carbohydrates last time, we’re going to delve into protein functions, daily needs, and food sources today! Functions of protein: Proteins inside your body, which are produced in part using the protein we consume, are essentially the workhorses of every bodily system. They help synthesize and repair muscle and other tissues, support…
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Micronutrient series: Magnesium
This week I’m focusing on a micronutrient that has literally hundreds of functions in the body — magnesium! Functions of Magnesium: Inadequate magnesium intake in athletes, and in the general population, is quite common. In fact, it’s estimated that 45-50% of the US population does not meet the RDA for magnesium. Athletes are particularly at…
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Micronutrient series: Iron
I’ve decided that I’m going to do a small micronutrient series over the next few weeks to talk about a few of the micronutrients which are particularly important for endurance sport. The first micronutrient we’re going to talk about, one with which I have a rocky relationship, is IRON! Functions of Iron: Heme vs Non-Heme…
Gabriella Rao, RD 