Immune Health Series

By Retained Advisor Leslie J. Bonci, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN⁺
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The onset of winter presents a not-to-miss opportunity to consume foods that help to support your immune health. To stay #enclosednotexposed, you can take advantage of online ordering for the #wealthontheshelf to support your immune health. Control what you can with your food and supplement plan. Don’t forget that you can order Klean Athlete^® products directly online and use your online grocer of choice for easy shopping, without the need for store-hopping. Here are some foods that you may want to add to your list.
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Created by Karlyn Grimes, MS RD LDN CSSD⁺
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Parts one and two in this immune health series for athletes focused on practical, nutrition-based interventions to optimize immune system functioning. Part three will focus on lifestyle practices and behaviors that can be employed to promote optimal immune health and resilience, thereby allowing training to continue unabated.
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Created by Karlyn Grimes, MS RD LDN CSSD⁺
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The first article in this three-part series outlined the current macronutrient guidelines for carbs, proteins, fats and fluids that have been shown to fortify and strengthen the immune system. Part two will take a look at the little guys (aka the micronutrients) who discreetly but impressively support optimal functioning of this intricate system.
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Created by Karlyn Grimes, MS RD LDN CSSD⁺
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It’s pretty simple: the healthier an athlete, the more they can train. This means focusing on proper nutrition to support your entire body, including your immune system. Intensified training, low energy and macro- and micronutrient availability, psychological stress, sleep disruption, and suboptimal recovery can all affect the immune system. To help keep the immune system in tip-top shape, this three-part series will outline immune-supportive rules to live by, including key macro- (carbs, protein, fat and fluids) and micronutrient (vitamin and minerals) recommendations, guidelines for immune-friendly nutritional supplements, and a handful of general lifestyle habits.
Let’s start with the macronutrient basics…
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