Are You Missing Out on the Good Stuff?

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This Week’s Healthy Discussion

1. Are You Missing Out on the Good Stuff?

2. My Purpose as a Coach

Are You Missing Out on the Good Stuff?

I’ve always been interested in having a healthy diet, and giving myself the nutrients I need to feel good.

I would say that most people try to eat a “pretty healthy” diet but will sometimes overlook what nutrients they are actually lacking in.

It’s easy to dish up a quick meal when work is busy or life is getting in the way, but this can make us limit what our body needs to feel great.

Typically the result is: Low energy, foggy brain, or just not feeling completely like ourselves.

So, today I thought it would be a good idea to list out the top 3 nutrients that are typically missed out on.

1. Magnesium

   It took me WAY too long to realize I was missing out on magnesium. I never really thought I needed it, until I started supplementing it into my diet.

   There are so many benefits to magnesium but a couple of them are:

   • Better Muscle Function and Recovery

   • Better Heart Health

   • Improved Sleep Quality

   • and Improved Brain Health

   Magnesium can be in leafy greens, nuts, and whole grains so if you want to get it through types of foods, you can introduce those into your diet.

   However I find it easier to supplement it through a vitamin just so I can be sure to get exactly what I need.

2. Vitamin D

   This can be commonly low due to lack of sun exposure.

   We can get this in our diet from eggs, fatty fish or even types of milk but I do recommend trying to get outside at least once a day to increase the amount you are getting.

   The benefits are:

   • Improved Immune Function

   • Better Bone Health

   • and Helps with our Moods

3. Protein

   Now we’re getting into the macronutrients.

   Google might tell you that most adults get the right amount of protein in their diet, however I would have to disagree.

   From what I’ve seen, not that many people know that the recommended amount of protein we should be getting is around 0.7g - 1g / pound of body weight.

   This can be surprising to most because it can seem like a lot.

   However, I promise you, once you hit that goal for a week straight, you’ll feel so much better.

   Some benefits are:

   • Feeling Full Longer

   • Helps with Muscle Growth

   • Keeps your Body Strong

My Purpose as a Coach

As I get farther along into my life as a coach, I am beginning to develop a specific purpose.

My purpose as a coach is to teach you exercise and nutrition in the simplest way possible.

It can be easy to get confused, that’s why I am here to help you.

Send me the word “Simple” if you are ready to take the next step for your health/fitness goals.

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