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THE "GOOD" FATS

Jun 25, 2019
6 min

THE "GOOD" FATS

How can antioxidants benefit our health? Omega-3 fatty acids are a healthful and essential type of fat, and they offer many health benefits. Fatty fish is an excellent dietary source of omega-3. People can also meet the recommended omega-3 intake by eating plant-based foods, including omega-3-rich vegetables, nuts, and seeds. There are three main types of omega-3 fatty acid, which are called ALA, DHA, and EPA. Plant sources, such as nuts and seeds, are rich in ALA, while fish

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COMPLEX CARBS & FIBER

Jun 25, 2019
6 min

COMPLEX CARBS & FIBER

Carbohydrate Facts: Simple = Bad, Complex = Good? There is conflicting information out there about carbs. Studies have shown that low-carb diets are effective for weight loss, but that doesn't mean that eating carbs makes you fat. In fact, there are plenty of health benefits associated with eating carb-containing foods, but that's only if you eat the right kinds. While some high-carb foods are highly nutritious and even helpful for weight management, others are detrimental to

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ANTIOXIDANTS

Jun 25, 2019
5 min

ANTIOXIDANTS

How can antioxidants benefit our health? Antioxidants are substances that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals, unstable molecules that the body produces as a reaction to environmental and other pressures. They are sometimes called "free-radical scavengers." The sources of antioxidants can be natural or artificial. Certain plant-based foods are thought to be rich in antioxidants. Plant-based antioxidants are a kind of phytonutrient, or plant-based nutri

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PLAY VS. PLATE - EPISODE 1

Jun 25, 2019
2 min

PLAY VS. PLATE - EPISODE 1

For over 25 weeks, Encore teams have been in the Activated Performance Lab getting better at footwork, speed & agility and overall athletic fitness. Last week however, the focus shifted to another important and vital part of athletic knowledge... what to put on the plate! It's time to dive into nutrition and understand what kind of fuel young athletes need to succeed at the highest level. What Happened Pizza... Pizza happened. For the entire week, Encore teams got to experien

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