Top 3 Picks- Movement- Podcast- Nutrition
Simply Healthy with Coach Kern
Movement:
Stretching. To help you everyday.
Most of you have heard of it and do it, yet some may be asking why, how, and when?
No matter what your goals are, to gain muscle and strength, lose weight, or become better at your sport. Stretching is a very important part of that process. Stretching has
many important benefits, let's focus on the main three, injury prevention, positioning, and recovery.
Injury:
When we have tight joints and muscles that are unable to extend or flex in full range of motion, this creates a potential for injury, straining, and taking time out from movement to recover.
Positioning:
Joints get tight and that can restrict our movement. This prevents us being able to perform the movement optimally and hinders how much you can lift with proper alignment. Stretching will help you hit the right positions and move better in everyday life and especially when we are working out, hiking, biking, playing with the kids, and doing what we love.
Recovery:
Stretching for recovery is probably the most import key after working out or moving. Great to aid in the DOMS effect, (delayed onset muscle soreness) aches and pains. Stretching a ton when your sore, opening up our joints and tight muscles helps increase blood flow to that area. This results in better oxygen and nutrient absorption into the cells of fatigued muscles to help us recover faster. This leads us to feeling 100%, or close to, for our next session while avoiding tight/sore muscles which may in turn require that we skip a workout.
If your body has the time and support it needs to recovery fully you will be ready to get back to training, moving, and working out. Stretching is great to incorporate everyday to feel better more quickly allowing us to perform optimally. Like with walking, its easy to do and only takes 5-15 minutes. You don't need any special equipment and can do it almost anywhere.
Podcast:
Clapcast: Music to change the mood
I love tuning into my weekly podcasts, today you can literally find a free podcast on anything! One of my favorites for drives, evening chill, or getting the energy up for a workout is music.
Today we bring you one of our favorite artist from the master of electronic easy vibes, and beats, Claptone.
Be a part of the journey and allow Claptone to transport you to a place of sonic delights, with a mix designed to enchant outside of the club. Follow our golden masked friend and be the first to hear the new editions of the CLAPCAST tale...
One of the best things about music is the effect it can have on mood and feeling. As Tony Robbins states "One Secret To Energy For Life, is Top-Notch Music"
I like to say change your input and you can change your output. Music is a great way to do this. Go on throw on a tune you love and see how it makes you feel.
Nutrition:
CHOCOLATE.
The average American consumes roughly 12 pounds of chocolate each year, and over $75 billion is spent annually worldwide on chocolate. With this much chocolate consumption going its fair to say it’s essential to make smarter choices about what kinds you consume so that you can enjoy your favorite treats guilt-free and take advantage of all the health benefits of dark chocolate.
Although some types of chocolate are brimming with important antioxidants and polyphenols, it’s important to note that not all chocolate is created equal. The potential health benefits of processed, highly sweetened chocolate are slim to none, but the health benefits of dark chocolate are numerous and quite impressive. Dark chocolate bing 70% Cacao/Cocoa or more, Ideally 75%+ to get all the benefits of this delicious and healthy treat.
So is dark chocolate healthy? Here’s what you need to know about this treat and how you can enjoy it as part of a healthy diet.
Im gonna keep it simple and share 3 health benefits of dark chocolate with you, but if you want a deeper dive into chocolate, check out more on this post inspired be Dr Josh Axe : https://draxe.com/nutrition/benefits-of-dark-chocolate/
#1 Antioxidant-Rich Superfood
In a study published in Chemistry Central Journal, the total flavanol and polyphenol content as well as antioxidant activity content of chocolate and cocoa powder were compared to super fruits like acai, cranberry, blueberry and pomegranate.
So what did the study show? The researchers found that the flavanol content of cocoa powder (30.1 milligrams per gram) was significantly greater than all of the other super fruit powders.
It was also revealed that the antioxidant capacity of dark chocolate was higher than all of the super fruit juices, except pomegranate. Plus, the total polyphenol content per serving was also highest for chocolate. Thats pretty exciting to me, being a chocolate lover. So considering pairing this bountiful antioxidant with some berries or super fruits. Yum! Chocolate fondue anyone? One of our favs :)
#2 Improves Blood Pressure
Several studies show that adding chocolate to your diet can reduce blood pressure levels, which could help protect against conditions like heart disease and stroke.
For example, in one 2015 study, consuming 25 grams of dark chocolate was effective at lowering blood pressure in those with type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Not only that, but it was also able to significantly decrease fasting blood sugar levels as well, compared to a control group.
#3 Protection from Disease-Causing Free Radicals
One of the best benefits of dark chocolate is its ability to fight free radicals. Free radicals are harmful compounds created by cellular processes in the body that can contribute to inflammation and chronic disease.
Antioxidants are the compounds that are believed to neutralize free radicals and protect the body from damage and disease.
Dark chocolate is loaded with antioxidants, including flavonoids and polyphenols. The cocoa, in particular, has actually been shown to have a high content of polyphenols and flavonoids that is even greater than wine and tea.
Therefore, the higher the cacao/cocoa percentage of your next chocolate bar, the more awesome antioxidants you’ll consume.
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