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Using Sports Nutrition to Become a Better Athlete
Cutting weight. One of the most difficult aspects of any athletic competition that uses weight classes. But how does ...
Jiu Jitsu Nutrition
Recently a teammate of mine, John Martinez, asked me to write my views on nutrition. It might be a little different ...
Sports Nutrition Basics
Knowing what to eat while training might be tough for some, but it is still incredibly important for athletes to nail...
Bodybuilding, Jiu-Jitsu, and My Quest to Make 240 lbs with Abs…
In my late twenties I went through a phase that most young men go through – I wanted to get big. Maybe not as big as...
Gracie Diet: Add color to your day for a healthier life
Everybody knows that eating five servings of fruits and vegetables a day is very important to your health. However, d...
The Power of Purple
Purple fruits and vegetables are the black belts of food. I do not want to sound like your mother, but I will tell yo...
Check out the new ebook version of the Gracie Diet recipe book by Angela Gracie
Angela Gracie, granddaughter of Carlos Gracie Sr. has now released an ebook version of her book “Angela Gracie – Reci...
6 eating tips to boost your energy for Jiu-Jitsu
The “Mistura Viva” blog is constantly serving up posts on the principles of proper eating to keep the body ailment fr...
6 tips to make your body work better in training
Read below some pointers on how fighters can improve their technical, competitive and physical performance. Indeed, i...
Gracie diet: low glycemic index spinach artichoke gratin
This low glycemic index recipe is packed with two famous superfoods: Spinach and artichoke. Spinach is well-known for...
An Apple A Day…
…keeps the doctor away” is a common saying you’ve probably heard before; however, according to research conducted at ...
The Importance of Amino Acids: How They Help Physical Performance and Recovery
Amino acids. What are they, and why should we worry about them? First of all, amino acids are the building blocks of ...