Farrah's Friday Health Tips: Power Your Performance

Optimal nutrition habits provide high-octane fuel for your body to perform excellently! Find out how to power your performance with nutrition in the latest Farrah's Friday Health Tips.

Glucose (from whole grains, starchy vegetables, and fruits) and Omega-3s (from nuts, seeds, salmon, and tuna) give you a Focused Mind, improving cognition, reaction time, and mental agility.

Vitamin A and Lutein (both found in spinach, kale, and carrots) offer Sharp Vision, to help you make those tight, fast, and important tactical breaks every time.

Powerful Muscles come from Glycogen (stored carbohydrates such as whole grains, starchy vegetables, and fruits) and Lean Proteins (Greek yogurt, low-fat dairy, fish, poultry, lean beef).

Energized Blood, and corresponding vitamin-and-nutrient delivery to working muscles, comes from water, B-vitamins and iron (both of which are found in whole grains and lean cuts of meat).

Vitamin C (found in watermelon, strawberries, tomatoes, oranges) and Vitamin E (found in nuts, seeds and dark leafy greens) offer Resilient Tendons, Ligaments, and Joints.

Strong Bones come from Vitamin D, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium (all found in milk).

About Farrah Stewart:

A Certified Specialist in Sport Dietetics, Registered and Licensed Dietitian with Master's and Bachelor's Degrees in Nutrition, former DI scholarship-athlete in track /xc, and high-school record holder in multiple events (including the 1600m and 3200m), Farrah Stewart currently finds herself (when not running!) working as the performance dietitian for the US military, author of multiple magazines and books, and health promotion advocate throughout the community. Run Happy, Fuel Smart!