Barbell Asylum Strength & Fitness

Another great gym social with the crew to let of some steam, followed by drinks and karaoke, but nobody wants to see those pics 😂

Interesting video

https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/using-deliberate-cold-exposure-for-health-and-performance

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/apples

Green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains, are good sources

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/

Zinc is involved in many aspects of cellular metabolism. It is required for the catalytic activity of hundreds of enzymes, and it plays a role in enhancing immune function, protein and DNA synthesis, wound healing, and cell signaling and division [1-4]. Zinc also supports healthy growth and development during pregnancy, infancy, childhood, and adolescence and is involved in the sense of taste

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Zinc-HealthProfessional/

Is beef all it is cracked up to be?
Have a read below and decide for yourself.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/is-red-meat-bad-for-you-or-good

Eating eggs leads to elevated levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL),
also known as the “good” cholesterol.

According to one study, eating two eggs a day for six weeks increased HDL levels by
10%

Comes with 78 calories, 6 grams of protein and 5 grams of fat.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/proven-health-benefits-of-eggs

1. Loaded with important nutrients
Unprocessed animal and plant foods can help provide vitamins and minerals you need for optimal health.

For instance, 1 cup (149 grams) of red bell peppers, kiwi (180mg) or orange slices (165 grams) contains more than 100% of the RDI for vitamin C (1Trusted Source, 2Trusted Source, 3Trusted Source).

Eggs and liver are especially high in choline, a nutrient essential for proper brain function (4Trusted Source, 5Trusted Source).

And a single Brazil nut provides all the selenium you need for an entire day (6Trusted Source).

In fact, most whole foods are good sources of vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial nutrients.

2. Low in sugar
Some research suggests that eating sugary foods can increase your risk for obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, and heart disease (7Trusted Source, 8Trusted Source, 9Trusted Source).

Generally speaking, real foods tend to be lower in added sugar than many processed foods.

Even though fruit contains sugar, it’s also high in water and fiber, making it much healthier option than having soda and processed foods.

3. Heart healthy
Real food is packed with antioxidants and nutrients that support heart health, including magnesium and healthy fats.

Eating a diet rich in nutritious, unprocessed foods may also help reduce inflammation, which is considered one of the major drivers of heart disease (10Trusted Source).

4. Better for the environment
The world population is steadily growing, and with this growth comes increased demand for food.

However, producing food for billions of people can take a toll on the environment.

This is partly due to the destruction of rainforests for agricultural land, increased fuel needs, pesticide use, greenhouse gases, and packaging that ends up in landfills.

Developing sustainable agriculture based on real food may help improve the health of the planet by reducing energy needs and decreasing the amount of nonbiodegradable waste that humans produce (11Trusted Source).

5. High in fiber
Fiber provides many health benefits, including boosting digestive function, metabolic health, and feelings of fullness (12Trusted Source, 13Trusted Source, 14Trusted Source).

Foods like avocados, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and blackberries are particularly high in healthy fiber, alongside beans and legumes.

Consuming fiber through whole foods is better than taking a supplement as it keeps you feeling fuller longer, and you also get the added nutrients from the fruit or vegetable.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/21-reasons-to-eat-real-food

Full Article here:

https://marathonhandbook.com/walking-an-hour-a-day/