Vanessa Rodriguez
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Running and Natural Sport Nutrition Expert

Vanessa Rodriguez Quick Facts
Vanessa Rodriguez is a health jou alist who has written, edited, and currently manages the website at Canada's oldest and largest natural health magazine, Vitality. She is also pursuing certifications in both holistic nutrition and athletic training, with an eye to her Masters in Sportr Nutrition. Vanessa is a runner currently training to qualify for the Newr York Marathon and isrnquickly becoming an expert in the subject of natural, holistic sport nutrition for athletes and weekend warriors alike.
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How to Eat Well and Organically on a Budget
Eating well can be expensive. And like most people, I do not have an unlimited food budget. Shelling out those extra few dollars for organic groceries can be painful, but at the same time I know that my ability to run directly depends on the quality of my nutrition. So I am slowly learning to meet the needs of both my budget and my body. Here’s how: PRACTICAL TIPS TO EATING WELL ON A BUDGET 1. Establish your priorities. The first question that begs to be asked that I don’t hear nearly enough is: How important is good nutrition to you?
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How to Recover Immediately After a Run
The moments before and after a run are extremely crucial to the wellbeing and success of any runner. Running is a sport plagued with injury and is often condemned because of those statistics. However, it is not the actual act of running that injures us. It is the lack of preparation beforehand, and the lack of recovery afterwards. These tips will keep your body strong and healthy enough after a run so that you can do it again. 1. EAT. The body needs carbohydrates and protein within 20 minutes of any hard workout.
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