“Decoding the Nash Diet” Breakdown
Introduction
In 2009, Suns.com writer Stefan Swiat wrote an article called “Decoding the Nash Diet,” in which he discusses the unique dietary habits that help NBA point guard Steve Nash maintain a competitive advantage. The article includes information on which food and drink sources Nash seeks to include and those that he seeks to avoid in order to sustain a healthy lifestyle and optimal energy levels. The full article can be found at the following link:
http://www.nba.com/suns/news/feature_nashdiet_090709.html
Here are a few takeaways from the article:
· Healthy unprocessed snack options: fruits, veggies, nuts/seeds, all natural
energy bars, all natural crackers and peanut butter
· Unprocessed foods lack flavor enhancers (additives) such as trans fat,
sodium, high-fructose corn syrup, or sugar
o Avoid processed foods as much as posenergy bars, all natural crackers and peanut butter
· “Processed foods are those that are treated to preserve them, enhance
their flavor or to change the texture of a food. Many processed foods
have added trans fats, salt, sugar or high-fructose corn syrup or sodium.”
Read more:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/314580-list-of-processed-foods-to-avoid/#ixzz2ExKQsdXA
· As a general rule of thumb, the closer we eat foods to their natural state,
the healthier the food
-Eat as much “natural stuff from the earth” as possible
-If the food label lists ingredients that you have never hear of, it is
most likely processed
~Theodore Roosevelt
o Health 101: make a habit of reading nutrition facts labels
Introduction
In 2009, Suns.com writer Stefan Swiat wrote an article called “Decoding the Nash Diet,” in which he discusses the unique dietary habits that help NBA point guard Steve Nash maintain a competitive advantage. The article includes information on which food and drink sources Nash seeks to include and those that he seeks to avoid in order to sustain a healthy lifestyle and optimal energy levels. The full article can be found at the following link:
http://www.nba.com/suns/news/feature_nashdiet_090709.html
Here are a few takeaways from the article:
- Food and drink choices fall under the list of the “controllables”
· Healthy unprocessed snack options: fruits, veggies, nuts/seeds, all natural
energy bars, all natural crackers and peanut butter
· Unprocessed foods lack flavor enhancers (additives) such as trans fat,
sodium, high-fructose corn syrup, or sugar
o Avoid processed foods as much as posenergy bars, all natural crackers and peanut butter
· “Processed foods are those that are treated to preserve them, enhance
their flavor or to change the texture of a food. Many processed foods
have added trans fats, salt, sugar or high-fructose corn syrup or sodium.”
Read more:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/314580-list-of-processed-foods-to-avoid/#ixzz2ExKQsdXA
· As a general rule of thumb, the closer we eat foods to their natural state,
the healthier the food
-Eat as much “natural stuff from the earth” as possible
-If the food label lists ingredients that you have never hear of, it is
most likely processed
- Make the best choices out of what you have available at the time
~Theodore Roosevelt
o Health 101: make a habit of reading nutrition facts labels
Source: http://www.askthetrainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/nutrition-label-FDA-breakdown.jpg
o Plan your reward in advance
o Plan for a reasonable reward, not something that will erase a week of disciplined
eating and exercising
o If you are not able to use moderation then do not bring it into the house
o Make more changes as you are ready to make a consistent commitment
Final Thoughts
What are you willing to do to in order to gain a competitive advantage? Research shows that the “fuel” (food and drink) that you put into your body impacts the way you think, feel, and act. With the goal of establishing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and maximum energy levels, Steve Nash chose to closely examine his food and drink choices. “It's really just a natural evolution of my interest in being the best athlete I can be and being a healthful person who prevents injury and illness and can perform at my highest level,” Nash stated on his Facebook page. The results speak for themselves.
Luke MacLean
Annandale Middle School and High School Activities Director
Source:
http://www.nba.com/suns/news/feature_nashdiet_090709.html
- Reward yourself in moderation
o Plan your reward in advance
o Plan for a reasonable reward, not something that will erase a week of disciplined
eating and exercising
o If you are not able to use moderation then do not bring it into the house
- Start small
o Make more changes as you are ready to make a consistent commitment
Final Thoughts
What are you willing to do to in order to gain a competitive advantage? Research shows that the “fuel” (food and drink) that you put into your body impacts the way you think, feel, and act. With the goal of establishing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and maximum energy levels, Steve Nash chose to closely examine his food and drink choices. “It's really just a natural evolution of my interest in being the best athlete I can be and being a healthful person who prevents injury and illness and can perform at my highest level,” Nash stated on his Facebook page. The results speak for themselves.
Luke MacLean
Annandale Middle School and High School Activities Director
Source:
http://www.nba.com/suns/news/feature_nashdiet_090709.html