Nutrition for Exercise
It is common to consider changing your nutrition or taking a supplement if you are working out or an athlete. Most supplement aisles are overwhelming. What’s on the shelf isn’t backed by much research, but a few things may be helpful.
Creatine may support strength and recovery with resistance training.
Caffeine before a workout can give endurance a small boost. Make sure to consider the timing of the caffeine intake as you do not want it to disrupt your sleep.
Protein powder isn’t essential, but it’s an easy way to hit your protein targets through food alone.
Supplements aren’t regulated like medications, so quality varies a lot by brand. If you want a safety net, look for NSF Certified for Sport or Informed Sport on the label.
At the end of the day, food does most of the heavy lifting; enough protein, carbs, and water matter more than anything in a bottle. If you’re thinking about adding a supplement, it’s always good to talk to your medical team, especially if you’re on any medications.
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Sausage and Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1-pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 6 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
- 4 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 12-ounce package of three-cheese tortellini
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Directions
- Lightly coat a large pot with olive oil.
- Add the sausage and cook over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and no longer pink.
- Add the mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in the canned tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Add the tortellini, reduce heat, and simmer for 10–15 minutes, or until the tortellini is cooked through.
- Top with parmesan, if desired.
Recipe makes: 4 servings
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Recipe adapted from:
https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Sausage_and_Tortellini_Soup
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