Many individuals underestimate their sodium needs, particularly those adhering to whole food diets, which often lack added salt. Tracking salt intake can help identify if one's consumption is too low or too high. While athletes may lose significant sodium through sweat during intense training, it is crucial to ensure proper salt intake rather than relying on expensive electrolyte supplements. Sodium, along with chloride, is the primary electrolyte lost in sweat, while potassium, magnesium, and calcium are not significantly lost during sweat. Thus, focusing on maintaining adequate sodium levels through diet is paramount, emphasizing the importance of nutrient-rich foods for overall electrolyte balance.
Do you want to have more energy and perform better in your day-to-day life?
Eating to improve performance is the topic of the show today with my friend Pat McCarthy who is a performance nutritionist who works with elite athletes today he is sharing some takeaways from helping athletes perform better and helping us apply some of these strategies to our own lives.
On the show we discuss:
- Why performance nutrition isn't just for athletes
- Pre-workout nutrition for better performance
- Post-workout recovery nutrition strategies
- The biggest mistakes that many people make in nutrition that impact performance
- Pat's top 5 sports performance supplements and more.
Tune in to hear more.
Here is the smoothie guide I mentioned: Smoothie Guide
Here is the legion pre-workout I recommend: Legion Preworkout
Here is the creatine that I recommend: Creatine
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