High Protein Recipes for the Active Gymnast
Coaches often tell us to load up on carbs. Why? It's a quick way to get energy, but the downside is that it’s too heavy and hard on our joints. When I sat down with Dr.Axe (the nutrition king) to chat about diet tips for gymnasts, he stressed the importance of staying away from refined carbs because they cause inflammation and muscle tension-- bad news for our leaps and springs! So instead, gymnasts should focus their diet on protein and healthy fats. To make your meal preps