Grit & Grace“PHYTO” – greek for Plants. “NUTRIENTS” – natural chemicals that have disease-fighting properties. Phytonutrients can be found in plant foods, herbs and essential oils to protect against viruses, bacteria, UV rays, fungi, bugs and other threats. colors of the rainbow…. It’s true, we ARE what we eat. The food we eat will greatly impact our […]
fruit…. Fruit gets a bum rap because it contains sugar. But most food products sold today are either genetically modified or are high in artificial preservatives, especially fast food/restaurant food. So the natural sugar in fruit, along with the convenient natural packaging is the superior on-the-go option. Not only is fruit low in calories, but […]
Proteins are the basic building blocks of the body. They are essential for the creation and maintenance of every cell in your body. Proteins break down much slower than carbs to use for energy. For this reason, athletes lean toward carbs for quick energy. Carbs will get us through a long workout, a game, or […]
The Magic of Peppers Chili Peppers contain a chemical compound called Capsaicin which is known for it’s many medicinal uses such as pain relief and reducing the risk of cancer. It boosts the immune system by outpowering oranges with Vitamin C. Because of the heat peppers generate in our body, it can be used as […]
30-60 minutes before a long run or workout, it’s important to eat just enough to fuel your workout, but not to the point of feeling full. The type of food you eat is always important because you want it to to break down quickly and convert to energy for the muscles to work at their […]