Infographic Jun 22, 2022 Fuel for the mission series 4: Fat intake Fat is an essential nutrient, but not all fats are the same. Choose healthy fats like nuts and seeds, olive oil, and avocados to properly fuel your body. On the other hand, saturated and trans fats can contribute to heart disease, high cholesterol, weight gain, and other health-related illnesses. https://www.hprc-online.org/nutrition/eating ... Recommended Content Performance Nutrition: Fuel Your Body and Mind
Infographic Jun 22, 2022 3 Keys to Optimal Nutrition Fueling your body isn’t always so straight-forward! Not only do you have to choose the right type of food, but you also have to consider when, why, and how! Check out this helpful graphic to find 3 keys for optimal nutrition. https://www.hprc-online.org/nutritional-fitness/performance-nutrition/3-keys-optimal-nutrition Recommended Content Performance Nutrition: Fuel Your Body and Mind
Infographic Jun 22, 2022 High-Performance Eating vs. Low-Performance Eating When planning meals, remember, the food choices you make will impact your energy throughout the day. Making some simple swaps for more nutritious options can help you fight off hunger and fatigue longer! https://www.hprc-online.org/nutrition/performance-nutrition/high-performance-eating-vs-low-performance-eating Recommended Content Performance Nutrition: Fuel Your Body and Mind
Infographic Jun 22, 2022 Supplement Safety Dietary supplements can help you get an adequate amount of essential nutrients but should not take the place of foods that are important to a healthy diet. When consuming supplements, be sure to speak with your primary care provider or a registered dietician. Here's more: https://www.opss.org/ Recommended Content Performance Nutrition: Fuel Your Body and Mind
Infographic Jun 22, 2022 Fuel for the mission series 3: Hydrated Prolonged or intense periods of exertion can cause dehydration and loss of electrolytes — such as sodium, potassium, and magnesium. Remember to stay hydrated and drink fluids frequently, even when you are not thirsty. https://www.hprc-online.org/nutritional-fitness/performance-nutrition/basic-hydration-strategies Recommended Content Performance Nutrition: Fuel Your Body and Mind
Infographic Jun 22, 2022 Fuel for the mission series 2: Refuel Maximize energy stores! Low energy stores = fatigue! It's extremely important to refuel the body with proper nutrients and hydration every 3-5 hours -- energy stores need to be restored regularly to maintain optimal health. Learn more: https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/healthyliving/n/Pages/PerformanceNutrition.aspx Recommended Content Performance Nutrition: Fuel Your Body and Mind
Infographic Jun 22, 2022 Hydration Beverages – How to Choose your Drink Not all beverages hydrate equally! Before picking your beverage of choice, check out this list of pros and cons to avoid sugary or harmful drinks. https://www.hprc-online.org/nutrition/performance-nutrition/hydration-beverages-how-choose-your-drink Recommended Content Performance Nutrition: Fuel Your Body and Mind
Infographic Jun 22, 2022 Supplement Safety - Ask the Expert Ever wonder if your dietary supplement contains a prohibited ingredient or if it's safe to use? Use the @OPSS "Ask the Expert" feature to get a customized, fact-based answer from their experts. https://www.opss.org/ask-the-expert Recommended Content Performance Nutrition: Fuel Your Body and Mind
Infographic Jun 22, 2022 Eat to Fuel your Performance You’ve heard of the food pyramid, but now meet the “Power Plate” 🍽️ This helpful tool provides a guide to create balanced meals for yourself meant to improve your physical and mental performance. Remember, food is more than simple sustenance, it’s #FueltoFight! https://www.hprc-online.org/nutrition/performance-nutrition/power-plate-eat-fuel-your ... Recommended Content Performance Nutrition: Fuel Your Body and Mind
Infographic Jun 22, 2022 Warfighter Nutrition As a service member, proper nutrition can make or break your ability to complete your training or mission and affect your well-being. Take nutrition seriously, and you’ll see the positive effects on your performance. Get started here: https://www.hprc-online.org/nutrition/warfighter-nutrition-guide#home Recommended Content Performance Nutrition: Fuel Your Body and Mind
Infographic Jun 22, 2022 Science and Nutrition Effective science-based nutrition strategies can optimize your mental and physical performance during training, operations, and routine activities. If you need help getting started, work with a registered dietitian to help you make the right food choices to fuel your mind and body! For more information, start here:https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/index ... Recommended Content Performance Nutrition: Fuel Your Body and Mind
Infographic Jun 22, 2022 Handy guide to Portion Sizes #DYK? You already have the tools you need to guide your portion sizes, and the best part is… it’s already attached to you! Use these handy ✋😉 tips to make sure you’re eating the right amount of food to properly fuel your body. https://www.hprc-online.org/nutritional-fitness/performance-nutrition/your-handy-guide-portion-sizes Recommended Content Performance Nutrition: Fuel Your Body and Mind