Monthly Archives: November 2019

November 15, 2019

WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO TREAT POST-WORKOUT ACHING MUSCLES AND SPEED RECOVERY?

Lactic acid build-up is often blamed for post-workout muscle soreness, but lactic acid isn’t the problem; it breaks down quickly and is no longer present when the muscle soreness hits.

Why muscle soreness occurs is still a grey area, but anti-inflammatory herbs and spices can help: ginger, oregano and rosemary in food as a tincture or in essential-oil massage. 

Turmeric is great to have daily with a little black pepper to enhance absorption. Aim for a teaspoon of turmeric per day. 

Tart cherry juice has been shown to lessen pain and improve strength recovery in athletes at 2 cups per day; it also helps you sleep which is important for muscle repair. 

Beta-glucan-rich medicinal mushrooms, cordyceps and chaga help mitigate oxidative stress, support community, and assist in muscle recovery.

November 1, 2019

THE TRUTH ABOUT NITRATES.

Why are nitrates in beetroot good for you, but those in bacon bad?

Nitrates are processed by the body in different ways, depending on their source. All nitrates we consume are converted to nitrates in the stomach, where they can be made into two other components.

The nitrates derived from vegetables such as beetroot, spinach and rocket tend to become nitric oxide, which protects cells, regulates heart rhythm and widens blood vessels.

The nitrates derived from processed meats are much more likely to convert into cancer-promoting nitrosamines before or after consumption. Nitrosamines form due to reactions with proteins and iron also found in the meat.

Drinking a small glass of orange juice with your occasional bacon sarnie can help, as vitamin C reduces the formation of nitrosamines.