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Eat properly prepared, nutrient dense whole food consisting of quality: vegetables, meats and seafood, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar. Keep intake to levels that will support exercise, but not unnecessary body fat. Each meal should include appropriate levels of Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats. (40/30/30).

Sip water throughout your day. Proper hydration includes drinking ½ your body weight in ounces per day and reducing the intake of diuretics such as coffee, alcohol, soda pop, juice etc… Water should be consumed at no more than 12 to 18 ounce per hour for most efficient absorption.

Here are a few links to get you started:


Mark's Daily Apple

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/


Crossfit Nutrition

http://www.crossfit.com/cf-info/start-diet.html

 

Zone Diet

http://journal.crossfit.com/2004/05/zone-meal-plans-crossfit-journ.tpl#featureArticleTitle

 

Recipe Idea Websites

http://www.zoleonutrition.blogspot.com/

http://paleofood.com/

http://primalfamily.com/?cat=12

http://balancedbites.com/