Wellness Wednesday – Debunking the Much-Maligned Potato
Potatoes, when prepared wisely, can be a nutritious and satisfying addition to a balanced diet.
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Diet
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.
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6 Keys to Performance Nutrition for Firefighters
Firefighters need to fuel their bodies effectively to meet the demanding physical and mental challenges of their job.
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Wellness Wednesday – Protein Absorption & Utilization
For decades, nutritional science has taught us that protein absorption is limited to an ambiguous range of 20ish-50ish grams per serving based on the body weight of the individual consuming it. Conventional wisdom indicates that any amount of protein over the weight-dependent dose of 1.2-1.6 gms/kg would be oxidized as energy while putting undue strain on your kidneys. However, a recently published study in Cell Reports Medicine suggests that the upper absorption limit may be considerably higher than previously thought. In fact, there may be no upper limit in volume or duration.
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Your Grocery Shopping Survive-and-Thrive Guide
Effective grocery shopping can be an important entry point for many healthy habits.
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Mindful Eating for Firefighters: Strategies to Avoid Overeating and Stay Fit
It’s easy to overeat when you have a fast-paced job, and you never know when something will interrupt your meal. There are multiple reasons why overeating could occur. By limiting overeating, you’re helping your overall health. Overeating can cause weight gain, bloating, heartburn, increased blood sugar levels, and work performance.
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Nutrition for Night Shifts: How Firefighters Can Optimize Eating Patterns for Better Health
Maybe you’ve worked the night shift for years, or maybe you’re fresh out of the academy. Either way, this is the article for you. The night shift breaks all the rules of traditional eating and mealtimes. Luckily, what you do during the day carries over to the night shift.
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7 Quick and Healthy Meal Ideas for Busy Firefighters
Sometimes you need food fast, but prepping and cooking take time. Below are some fast, easy, and healthy options that can be made in 40 minutes or less.
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Fueling the Fire: Energy-Boosting Foods for Firefighters
Firefighters face physically demanding situations, often in unpredictable environments, requiring sustained energy and peak mental focus. To effectively perform their lifesaving duties, firefighters need a well-rounded dietary strategy beyond simply filling their stomachs.
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Taming the Sweet Tooth: 6 Tips to Avoid Sugary Foods
Sugar lurks everywhere, disguised in seemingly healthy options and hiding in plain sight on ingredient labels. While an occasional sweet treat is okay, excessive sugar intake can wreak havoc on your health, contributing to weight gain, energy crashes, and even chronic diseases. But kicking the sugar habit can feel like an uphill battle. Don't worry; we've got you covered! Here are six practical tips to help you tame your sweet tooth and avoid sugary foods:
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Nutrition Tips for Firefighters: How to Stay Energized and Focused
Staying energized and focused on a long shift with high stress sounds like wishful thinking, but there are ways to improve your daily energy and brain power. Checkout these simple ways to improve your energy and foods to add to your daily routine to improve cognitive function.
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