The Gluten-Free Edge: A Nutrition and Training Guide for Peak Athletic Performance and an Active Gluten-Free Life
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| Rating | : | 4.10 (945 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 161519052X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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It is an encouraging title for readers who may have given up exercise and other athletic goals after suffering prior to diagnosis and adoption of a gluten-free lifestyle.”Library Journal“The Gluten-Free Edge goes beyond simply defining gluten, giving solid recommendations on fueling, recovering, and general health that when put into practice will set an athlete up for superior performance. This well-written and thoroughly researched book demystifies gluten and provides a realistic approach to food as it relates to and assists with performance.” Nancy Hobbs, Executive Director, American Trail Running Association “The Gluten-Free Edge is a great book for both the we
Every GF Athlete needs this! Amazon Customer If you are a performance athlete, or even just someone who wants to improve their athletic ability, this book will guide you through how significantly gluten can be affecting your performance. You can get better, faster, stronger by harnessing the power of nutrition and eliminating gluten. A must-have for any GF athlete!!. Lou said A Good Read. The book not only discusses the need to be gluten free for gluten-sensitive athletes (which I am not), but also the advantages for people who have no sensitivity but just curious about the concept. It does a good job in explaining the science and physiology behind gluten, and why it affects some people. But it also is a great guide to nutrition for athletes in ge. Wish it had more recipes SLR This book is good, its informational. I wish there were more recipes with options that are lower in sugar. Good to have if you're a GF athlete
For the estimated 30 million Americans with forms of gluten intolerance, such as celiac disease, this all-too-common protein can cause gastrointestinal trouble, inflammation, muscle fatigue, and mental fog that hinder an active lifestyle and negatively impact athletic performance. The solution: a whole-foods, nutrient-dense gluten-free diet. Others who voluntarily eat gluten-free can also discover an edge they never knew was missing: faster recovery, reduced inflammation, improved digestion, and increased athletic performance.The Gluten-Free Edge is the first comprehensive resource that includes:• What gluten is and how it negatively impacts health and athletic performance• The myriad benefits of adopting a gluten-free nutrition plan• What to eat during training, competition, and recovery• How to deal with group meals, eating on the road, and getting “glutened”• Insights from prominent athletes already living the gluten-free edge• And 50 simple, high-octane recipes to fuel your performanceWhether you’ve been diagnosed with gluten intolerance or simply want to get ahead of the competition, this book is for you. Your own