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Cow’s milk friend or foe
Recently cow’s milk has gotten a bad rap and with many inconsistent information regarding cow’s milk and health. Is milk really that bad, we have been drinking milk for centuries? If you suffer from specific conditions such as a milk protein allergy or lactose intolerance milk will not be your friend. But milk has many benefits and especially in the sporting world. Let’s unpack this further. The composition of milk About 80% of full cream cow’s milk consists out of water, while 20% consist out of solids. The solids consist of 27% protein, 37% lactose, 30% fat and 6% vitamins and minerals. Full cream milk contains > 3.5% fat, low…
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Eat the Rainbow
But why can’t we just stick to our favorite veggies and be done with it? When it comes to fruit and vegetables we often hear that we should eat the rainbow. The reason, they all contain different micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) and Phytonutrients. Micronutrients are essential to are diet and have many different functions in are body. Phytonutrients are not essential but they contribute to optimal health. 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 such as broccoli, brussel sprouts & spinach are excellent sources of 𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆. Folate is a B vitamin required for normal cell functioning. It’s involved in the production of DNA and RNA and promotes the formation of haemoglobin, which is responsible for…
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