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CrossFit Allegiance – CrossFit # 16 Minimize Your Intake of Added Sugars Added sugar is the single worst ingredient in the modern diet. Small amounts are fine, but when people eat large amounts, it can wreak havoc on metabolic health. A high intake of added sugar is linked to numerous diseases, including obesity, type 2 […]

CrossFit Allegiance – CrossFit Tip # 15 Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil Extra virgin olive oil is the healthiest fat on the planet. It is loaded with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and powerful antioxidants that can fight inflammation. Extra virgin olive oil leads to many beneficial effects on heart health, and people who consume olive oil

CrossFit Allegiance – CrossFit Tip #14 Do Cardio Doing aerobic exercise (or cardio) is one of the best things you can do for your mental and physical health. It is particularly effective at reducing belly fat, the harmful type of fat that builds up around your organs. Reduced belly fat should lead to major improvements

CrossFit Allegiance – CrossFit Tip # 13 Make Sure to Eat Enough Protein Eating enough protein is incredibly important, and many experts believe that the recommended daily intake is too low. Protein is particularly important for weight loss, and works via several different mechanisms. A high protein intake can boost metabolism significantly, while making you

CrossFit Allegiance – CrossFit Tip # 12 Eat Vegetables and Fruits Vegetables and fruits are the “default” health foods, and for good reason. They are loaded with prebiotic fiber, vitamins, minerals and all sorts of antioxidants, some of which have potent biological effects. Studies show that people who eat the most vegetables and fruits live

CrossFit Allegiance – CrossFit Tip # 11 Take Vitamin D3 If You Don’t Get Much Sun According to data about 41.6% of the US population is deficient in this critical vitamin. If adequate sun exposure is not an option for you (15-30min everyday), then supplementing with vitamin D has been shown to have numerous benefits

CrossFit Allegiance – CrossFit Tip # 10 Avoid Bright Lights Before Sleep When we’re exposed to bright lights in the evening, this disrupts production of the sleep hormone melatonin. An interesting “hack” is to use a pair of amber-tinted glasses that block blue light from entering your eyes in the evening. This allows melatonin to

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

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

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