on Nitrates - Harmful Additive or Performance Enhancer?
Episode description
Are nitrates in food something to avoid, or might they actually be a performance enhancer? To find out, we’re talking about where nitrates come from, the problem with nitrate supplementation, and the role of fruits and vegetables play in our performance.
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EXPECT TO LEARN:
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📍 Where nitrates and nitrites come from
📍 The difference between nitrates in vegetables and processed meats
📍 Why we don’t need to fear added nitrates in processed meats
📍 The problem with using beet root juice for testing
📍 Why the solution (as it usually does) comes down to more fruits and veg
🔗 Full show notes can be found here
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ABOUT THE SHOW
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The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down the concepts and actions we can all take to live fuller, more functional lives.
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ABOUT US
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📍 EC Synkowski is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS), a Licensed-Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach (CF-L4). She's the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition and the creator of the #800gChallenge®. Find her on social media.
📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter and podcaster. Find him on social media.