April 2019

4/9/19

CrossFit Allegiance – CrossFit Tip #9 Don’t Overcook or Burn Your Meat Meat can be a nutritious and healthy part of the diet. It is very high in protein, and contains various important nutrients. The problems occur when meat is overcooked and burnt. This can lead to the formation of harmful compounds that raise the …

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4/8/19

CrossFit Allegiance – CrossFit Thank you to everyone that has signed up already for the Dream 3 Charity Competition in September. I’m not sure if everyone is aware of this, but Carter Muir, Bruce’s son is a Dream Kid from Dream On 3. Here is the link to his story: https://www.dreamon3.org/dreams/dream-kid-carter-the-la-galaxy/ This is a great …

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4/7/19

CrossFit Allegiance – CrossFit Tip # 7 Take Care of Your Gut Health With Probiotics and Fiber The bacteria in your gut, collectively called the gut microbiota, are sometimes referred to as the “forgotten organ.” These gut bugs are incredibly important for all sorts of health-related aspects. A disruption in the gut bacteria is linked …

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4/6/19

CrossFit Allegiance – CrossFit Tip # 6 Get Enough Sleep The importance of getting enough quality sleep can not be overstated. It may be just as important as diet and exercise, if not more. Poor sleep can drive insulin resistance, throw your appetite hormones out of whack and reduce your physical and mental performance. What’s …

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4/5/19

CrossFit Allegiance – CrossFit Tip # 5 Eat Fatty Fish Pretty much everyone agrees that fish is healthy. This is particularly true of fatty fish, like salmon, which is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and various other nutrients. Studies show that people who eat the most fish have a lower risk of all sorts of …

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4/4/19

CrossFit Allegiance – CrossFit Tip # 4 Don’t Fear Coffee Coffee has been unfairly demonized. The truth is that it’s actually very healthy. Coffee is high in antioxidants, and studies show that coffee drinkers live longer, and have a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s and numerous other diseases View Public Whiteboard …

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4/3/19

CrossFit Allegiance – CrossFit Tip #3 Avoid Processed Junk Food (Eat Real Food Instead) All the processed junk foods in the diet are the biggest reason the world is fatter and sicker than ever before. These foods have been engineered to be “hyper-rewarding,” so they trick our brains into eating more than we need, even …

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4/2/19

CrossFit Allegiance – CrossFit Tip #2 Eat Nuts Despite being high in fat, nuts are incredibly nutritious and healthy. They are loaded with magnesium, vitamin E, fiber and various other nutrients. Studies show that nuts can help you lose weight, and may help fight type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Additionally, about 10-15% of the …

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