As an athlete, being vigilant about health is not a new preoccupation. Since our performance—whether it be for personal satisfaction, points, prize money, or a combination of all of these things—is intricately tied to our bodies and mind being in prime condition, we are sure to wash our hands, eat well, get enough sleep, and avoid being around contagious people. That said, the recent outbreak of Covid-19 has re-emphasized the importance of good health hygiene: everyone is wondering, how do I stay healthy and stop the spread?
Food is a powerful means of affecting our body’s resilience to stressors like disease itself as well as insidious stressors like uncertainty, disappointment, and isolation. Just as we use food to fuel performance, we also can use food to fuel the battle against a virus, fatigue, or injury...
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