A common characteristic that we all share is our bodies’ requirement of food for survival. But that doesn’t mean we can or should eat any kind of food. We have to pay attention to what we eat and drink on a consistent basis, because it influences our performance in all our daily activities. Unfortunately, there is no perfect meal plan that fits every individual’s needs. Whether we are male or female, a child or an adult, active or sedentary, a Jones or a Smith (our genetic make-up), we each have specific dietary requirements to reach our health potential. And as Martial Artists, our body demands will be even greater. The good news is that there are basic guidelines to point each of us in the right direction. Then we each need to tailor our diet to our individual lifestyle and tolerances.
For starters, our bodies function best on a well-balanced diet. That means we should eat a variety of foods from each of the five food groups: meat (protein); milk; grains; fruits and vegetables. This ensures that we are providing our body with the necessary nutrients for a healthy, strong body. Each food group provides specific nutrients that the body needs. Individual foods within each group offer a unique mixture of nutrients, so variety within food groups, as well as among them, is crucial.
For more active people, such as martial artists, additional carbohydrates should be consumed as a source of extra energy. Carbohydrates in the form of whole grains, vegetables and fruits also provide the additional vitamins and minerals required for increased activity. Martial Artists should avoid foods high in fat, especially prior to working out. Fats take longer to digest and can lead to feelings of fullness, bloating and lethargy during exercise, not to mention potential cramps as the body works to digest these fatty foods. Beware of the fat content in meat and milk products, as well as in baked goods and processed foods. Many fatty foods are also low in valuable nutrients, making them poor choices for balancing a diet.
To be healthy, start with a well balanced diet, combining a variety of foods from all food groups. One day of unhealthy eating won’t ruin your overall diet, but it should be the exception rather than the rule. Eat well, train well, be well.
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to all vegetarians!!! should i become a vegetarian?ok so there is this girl in my art class, who is a vegan, she was arguing with this guy over good things about not eating meat. it got me thinking, maybe i should become a vegetarian. i don't eat a lot of meat anyways so i dont think i would be missing out. one of the things she told him was that you have a less likely chance to get any diseases that come from meat and you live longer. its a healthy lifestyle and because you do it, you save a poor defenseless animal. anyways, i just want to hear opinions from you guys so wether it be good or bad im ready for whatever comes my way. thanks.
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Jennifer Galea is a contributing writer for Martial Arts Monthly magazine.
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