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Recover Smarter: How Diet and Physical Therapy Work Together After Injury

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When you have an injury and you are competing in a sport, nutrition and movement preparation are more important than ever.  The below guidelines have been written by Kristen Lattimore, a Doctor of Physical Therapy for MovementX and Crystal McLean, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Both of these professionals specialize in working with motivated, skilled athletes. […]

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DFP & DFX Members: Join Us for a Special Nutrition Event on June 18th

North Carolina, Nutrition /

Book your slot now! Fuel Your Performance 💥 On Wednesday, June 18th, join us at DiamondFit Performance for an exclusive in-person nutrition event just for DiamondFit Performance and DFX CrossFit members! Led by our Head Nutrition Coach & Registered Dietitian, Crystal McLean, this is your chance to get 30 minutes of expert guidance for just

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Energized Without the Upset: Nutrition Tips for Athletes with Sensitive Stomachs

Nashville, North Carolina, Nutrition /

EXPERIENCE GI UPSET AROUND A GAME OR TRAINING? It can be tough to properly nourish your body before, during, or after exercise if you have a sensitive stomach. In certain cases, you might need to eat 2 to 3 hours BEFORE your workout to avoid discomfort. While it’s vital to maintain consistent fueling throughout the

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Which Popular Diet is the Most Effective For an Athlete?

Nashville, North Carolina, Nutrition /

Let’s dive into a few popular diets: Ketogenic Diet: focuses on low carbohydrate and high fat intake to shift the body’s metabolism toward burning fat for energy rather than carbohydrates. In this approach, only 5-10% of calories come from carbs, and 10-20% come from protein. However, adhering to a true ketogenic diet can be quite challenging,

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A Closer Look at Supplement Types

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There are two main types of supplements: Ergogenic Supplements Nutrition Supplements Designed to support athletic performance, this includes recovery from training, injury prevention, and boosting performance during workouts. Examples include creatine, caffeine, Beta-alanine, beet root juice, tart cherry juice or ashwagandha. Created to support calorie, macronutrient, and/or micronutrient requirements when individual needs increase or in cases

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A Series on Macronutrients for Performance: Dietary Fats

North Carolina, Nutrition /

Dietary fats are frequently overlooked in discussions about nutrition for performance. Fats offer a substantial amount of energy per gram, but they aren’t always the most efficient energy source for exercise. For endurance activities, the role of fats can be significant, particularly during longer workouts. In light to moderate activities where oxygen is more readily

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A Series on Macros for Performance: Carbohydrates

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⁣Carbs are often misunderstood., but are our body’s preferred energy source. They can play a major role in speed, endurance and agility.⁣ Check out the images below to learn more: ⁣ TLDR: Athletes 🤝Carbs ⁣ Don’t miss out on performance improvement. Need help? Send an email to crystal@diamondfitperformance.com to book a free discovery call.

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