No recipe today because I am in the middle of a 10 day smoothie cleanse. I will probably blog about it in the next couple of weeks if I think it will be helpful.
I am on the mailing list for USA triathlon because I am a member. The newsletter has lots of tips on training and nutrition.
A few weeks ago there was an article on anti-inflammatory foods by coach and exercise physiologist Marni Sumbal.
Inflammation in our bodies can be caused by training eating foods we are sensitive to or eating lots of processed foods. Inflammation can show itself in conditions like arthritis,
There are a number of foods that can help fight inflammation in your body:
- Ginger
- Cloves
- Cayenne pepper
- Pineapple
- Rosemary
- Turmeric
- Sesame Seeds
- Omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish like salmon and in walnuts, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds
- Whole grains
- Dark leafy greens
- Celery
- Fermented foods such as kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, yogurt, miso, kombucha
- Vitamin C Rich foods like strawberries, kiwi, tomatoes, citrus fruits, peppers, mangos and cherries.
The spices are easy to add to foods. These fruits and greens are a big part of my smoothie cleanse program. Many of these like ginger, turmeric and omega-3 can be taken as supplements.
So try some of the supplements. Try one at a time to see what works for you. Consult your doctor if you are taking any medication to be sure there will be no interaction. I know my doctors office has a list of all the supplements I take.
So the next time you feel achy, sore or have tight muscles, try upgrading your diet with some anti-inflammatory foods.
To read more about Marni Sumbal check out her web site at trimarnicoach.com
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Chris
Wodke
Founder
& Manager Team CMT
www.run4cmt.com
Chris is
a triathlete and long distance runner. She is a three time participant of the
Boston Marathon. In 2012 she finished 2nd
at Boston in
the Mobility Impaired Division. She was on the course in 2013 when the bombs
exploded.
She has
appeared three times at the Paratriathlon National Triathlon Sprint
Championship. She was the 2012 and 2014 National Champion Paratriathlon Open
Division Champion.
In 2014 she was the PC Open Champion at the Duathlon National Championship. She has qualified to represent TeamUSA
at the Aquathon ITU World Championship in Chicago
in 2015 and 2016
In 2014 she was the PC Open Champion at the Duathlon National Championship. She has qualified to represent Team
In 2014 she represented the U.S.
as a paratriathlete at the Pan-American Triathlon Championship in Dallas , Texas
She travels
around the country raising awareness of CMT.
She is
the author of the book, “Running for My Life” that details her experience as a
CMT affected athlete.
Team CMT
is a group of athletes and supporters working to raise awareness and to find a cure
for CMT. We have 176 members in 31 states. We also have members in Australia , England ,Scotland , Canada ,
Vietnam , Turkey , Finland ,
Scotland , France and Iran . If you wish to join us visit
our web site; www.run4cmt.com or www.hnf-cure.org
CMT or
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affects over 155,000 Americans (as many as MS). It is a disease of the
nerves that control the muscles. It is slowly progressive, causing loss of
normal function and or sensation in the lower legs/feet and arms/hands.
Symptoms
include; muscle wasting in the lower legs and feet leading to foot drop, poor
balance and gait problems Atrophy in the hands causes difficulty with manual
dexterity.
Structural
foot deformities such as high arches and hammer toes are common.
Poor
tolerance for cool or cold temperatures and many people have chronically cold
hands and feet.
Additional
symptoms may include fatigue, sleep apnea, breathing difficulties and hearing
loss.
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