Monday, April 26, 2010

Healthy eating for Triathletes

1. Which food has the most selenium?

  • whole wheat flour [1 cup]
  • cousous [1 cup]
  • halibut [1/2 filet]
  • brazil nuts [1 ounce]

2. Which food has the most magnesium?

  • spinach [1 cup]
  • halibut [1/2 filet]
  • black beans [1 cup]
  • buckwheat flour [1 cup]

Which has the most Vitamin C?

  • Sweet red pepper [1 cup]
  • papaya [1 whole]
  • strawberries [1 cup]
  • orange [1 whole]

4. Which food has the most calcium?

  • nonfat yogurt, plain [8 oz]
  • skim milk [1 cup]
  • ricotta cheese [1 cup]
  • spinach [1 cup]

5. Which food has the most sodium?

  • miso soup [1 cup]
  • salt [1tsp]
  • sauerkraut [1 cup]
  • McDonalds quarter pounder

6. Which food has the most fiber?

  • barley [1 cup]
  • whole wheat flour [1 cup]
  • broccoli [1cup]
  • blueberries [1cup]

7. Which food has the most potassium?

  • potato [medium]
  • banana [1 large]
  • raisin [1 cup]
  • cucumber [1 large]

8.Which food has the most iron?

  • black beans [cup]
  • white mushrooms [1 cup]
  • clams [3 oz]
  • prune juice [1 cup]

Answers: For more detail email me @ lauriebuob@gmail.com

1. brazil nuts. Selenium assists the activity of enzymes in the body.

2. Buckwheat flour. Magnesium assists with muscle and nerve function.

3. Red peppers Vitamin C is an antioxidant that fights free radicals and damage to cells. It also helps your body absorb iron.

4. Ricotta. Calcium necessary for building bones, also needed for nerve and muscle function, blood clotting ad blood pressure

5. Miso soup; Salt is related to high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke. It is also an important electrolyte that should be replaced after exercise greater than 1 hour.

6.Barley. Fiber reduces the rise of heart disease, decreases cholesterol and helps regulate bowl movements.

7. Raisins. Potassium is needed for heart contraction, it is an electrolyte that assists in preventing muscle cramps, and can help counteract salt affect on Blood pressure

8. Clams. Myoglobin carries the iron to our muscles. If not enough iron is consumed and/or absorbed, you may feel fatigue during exercise, which will cause you more time to recover post exercise

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Tip for the Week...Muscle cramps how to aviod!

Muscle cramps and dehydration can occur from a combination of hot and humid weather conditions as well an improper hydration. To avoid these heat-illness related symptoms drink lots of fluids 2 hours prior to activity, as well as throughout the activity. Never wait until you are thirsty to drink fluids!

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Graston Technique




Graston Technique another technique I use to treat soft tissue injuries. It has changed the way I practice, increased success rate of my treatments and helped me treat conditions that did not respond well. I have helped several patients with shoulder pain, post surgical knee pain, and back pain. GT allows me to repair and rebuild soft tissue injuries consistently and effectively.



From the Graston site: [http://grastontechnique.com
  • Designed to treat any soft tissue dysfunction
  • Effective with chronic and acute injuries
  • Resolves effects of post-surgical scarring
  • Maintain normal activity during treatment