A publication dedicated to the well-being of firefighters across North America and beyond.
Fitness is a key ingredient to a long, healthy firefighting career. The prevention of injuries is provided in the framework of fitness. Enhancing the fitness regimes of those who are already on the fitness train, while inspiring those who aren’t to join in. We aim to provide effective firefighter exercises and training workouts, the latest diet and nutrition recommendations, and awareness about the importance of developing a healthy mind, body, and soul connection.
The nutritional needs of the tactical athlete are, at their core, very similar to regular humans. That said, tactical athletes do have additional requirements due to their higher work demands.
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What we eat as well as how much we eat are determined by a multitude of factors that go well beyond physical sustenance, such as culture, religion, income level, family, cooking skills and accessibility, to name a few. Social forces also play a significant role, especially when it comes to making healthier food choices.
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Health experts love guts - the digestive tract including the stomach and the intestines). And the profound connections they’ve made between gut health and overall wellness prove the importance of supporting and maintaining a balanced microbiome - all those microorganisms in your body. In fact, many studies point to the fact that gut homeostasis relies on bacterial diversity. And what is that?
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Various versions of low-carbohydrate diets have been popular for many years. The details of what is allowed and what is not vary quite a bit, and the amount of carbohydrates also differs.
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Whether you're trying to lose weight or simply want to maintain a healthier lifestyle, you probably already know it's important to keep portion control in mind.
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Studies show that most Americans don't get enough of several important nutrients from their diets. A multivitamin/mineral supplement can help fill in those nutrient gaps. But does it make scientific sense to choose a supplement specifically tailored to men or women?
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Calcium is vital for building and maintaining healthy bones and teeth and ensuring the heart, nerves and muscles function properly. But milk is not the only calcium-rich food.
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Antioxidants are a nutrition topic that's had staying power for decades as other nutrition trends come and go. Why? Because although antioxidants can be overhyped at times, there is actual substance behind the hype.
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The world's love affair with pasta traces back thousands of years to Asia, where archaeologists believe the first noodles were produced. There's been no turning back from this versatile and delicious comfort food favorite.
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These days, seemingly everyone is waxing poetic about the microbiome. There is a growing body of scientific evidence to suggest that gut dysbiosis (microbial imbalance of the intestine) is associated with inflammatory and immune-mediated ills, including heart disease and diabetes. So to improve quality of life, more people are looking for ways to fertilize their gut with beneficial micro-bugs.
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