{"id":693,"date":"2014-12-12T20:09:00","date_gmt":"2014-12-12T20:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/firerescuefitness.com\/firefighter-fitness-tip-eat-more-fruits-and-veggies\/"},"modified":"2020-01-31T20:37:12","modified_gmt":"2020-01-31T20:37:12","slug":"firefighter-fitness-tip-eat-more-fruits-and-veggies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firerescuefitness.com\/2014\/12\/firefighter-fitness-tip-eat-more-fruits-and-veggies\/","title":{"rendered":"Firefighter Fitness Tip- Eat more Fruits and Veggies…."},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Firefighters have physically and mentally demanding jobs which means we (as fire rescue athletes) have demanding nutritional needs to match. \u00a0Unfortunately, research confirms that most are deficient in some essential nutrients. The most common deficiencies are in protein, water (hydration), healthy fatty acids, and the essential vitamins. Research confirms these same deficiencies for all athletes, not just fire rescue athletes. \u00a0Let’s face it, with all the demands of the job \u00a0it\u2019s really hard to get all the essential vitamins and minerals from food alone. \u00a0So, I came up with a couple of tips to help you manage your diet \u00a0and get more of the essential nutrients needed to stay “fit for duty.”<\/p>\n

Firefighter Fitness Tip- Eat more Fruits and Veggies… (mom was right) <\/span><\/b><\/div>\n

Eat more foods rich in vitamins and minerals (eat those fruits and veggies). Depending on your age, gender and activity level, you should consume between five and nine servings of fruits and vegetables each day. \u00a0This should include fruits and vegetables of a number of different colors to maximize the nutrients. \u00a0Varieties that steam in-the-bag in the microwave make it quick and easy for you to prepare your vegetables and they also help minimize nutrient losses. \u00a0Don’t worry about BPA getting into your food with these “steam-ables,” research shows that (Good Housekeeping 2012) these vegetables found no phthalates or BPA -steam bag vegetables are just as good for you as other frozen vegetables that you cook outside of the bag.<\/p>\n

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Recommendations<\/span><\/b>
\nTo get an adequate vegetable and fruit intake you need to be creative and consistent. \u00a0 Add them to each meal and prepare snacks with fruits and vegetables. \u00a0Also, try to cut a wide variety of vegetables like celery, carrots, pea pods, and assorted peppers one or two nights a week and store them in bags or containers. \u00a0Instead of reaching for an unhealthy snack you will have these cut vegetables instead. \u00a0 If you haven’t been accustomed to eating much produce, start small — aim for a couple of servings a day at first.<\/p>\n

For other great nutrition guidelines and to get into the best shape of your life get the FRF Ultimate Fire Rescue Athlete Workout (CLICK HERE to get FRF)…<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
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