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Do you really need BCAAs

April 25, 2024 Yvonne Matthews

“Proper nutrition is the key to unlock your bodies potential.” - Brian Holifield

Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) may sound fancy or complicated, stick with me for a second, while I lay down some science, then we will get into it!

Amino acids are molecules that are the building blocks of proteins and skeletal muscle. When we eat protein, we break it down first with our teeth, then with stomach acid (aka hydrochloric acid) and enzymes. This protein breaks down into amino acids that our body can then reassemble as needed for growth and repair. It’s especially important to those needing a bit of extra recovery, for example, those lifting weights or who are very active.

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In health and wellness, nutrition, running and fitness, sports nutrition Tags sports nutrition, denver sports nutritionist, colorado sports nutritionist, BCAAs, Branch chained amino acids, supplements
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What to Eat When Working Out & Training

April 22, 2024 Yvonne Matthews

“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” - Michael Jordan

This may be one of the biggest questions I get to date. So, let’s breakdown what to eat around those workouts and training schedule.

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Hydration for Athletes & Training

April 18, 2024 Yvonne Matthews

“Drinking water is essential to a healthy lifestyle.” - Stephen Curry

Hydration is not a super sexy topic. So you know if we are talking about it here it’s THAT important!

You may already know this but it warrants saying again, it’s THAT important. Our bodies are 60% water, brain over 70% and lungs up to 90%!

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In Alcohol-Free, food, health and wellness, nutrition, running and fitness, sports nutrition Tags sports nutrition, hydration, hydrate, hydrate for athletes, herbs for sports, sport, denver sports nutritionist, colorado sports nutritionist, hydration for training
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What is the Best Type of Exercise?!

April 15, 2024 Yvonne Matthews

“There is always going to be a reason why you can’t do something; your job is to constantly look for the reasons why you can achieve your dreams.” - Shannon Miller

Let’s talk about what’s the best type of exercise.

While I am not a personal trainer, (and I do appreciate professionals staying in their lane) I am an athlete and holistic healthcare professional and get asked this question A LOT! So I did my research and here’s what I found out.

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In health and wellness, nutrition, running and fitness, sports nutrition Tags sports nutrition, denver sports nutritionist, colorado sports nutritionist, exercise on the go, exercise, best type of exercise
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Are Fasted Workouts Really Best?

April 2, 2024 Yvonne Matthews

Fasted workouts is always one of the biggest questions I get and honestly, something I bring up with all my athletes or active clients. I am guessing we can all think of a rule we read in some magazine somewhere or a personal trainer drilled into your head about what you should be doing or what is best in this area. // Read More >

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In food, health and wellness, nutrition, running and fitness Tags sports nutrition, colorado sports nutritionist, denver sports nutritionist, nutrition for active people, fasted workouts
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Creatine: Everything You Need to Know

April 1, 2024 Yvonne Matthews

Creatine is an amino acid made in the body by the pancreas, liver and kidneys. Then 95% is stored mostly in the muscles and the rest in the brain as phosphocreatine. The body can also produce creatine via other amino acids like glycine, arginine and methionine.  And folate (B9) and B12 are needed to help it work properly. /// Read More >

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In health and wellness, nutrition, running and fitness Tags creatine, sports nutrition, nutrition for athletes, nutrition for active people, denver sports nutritionist, colorado sports nutritionist, dietitian
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