March 26, 2025

S1Ep1: What You Ingest May Affect Your Athletic Performance

29 minutes

Welcome to the first episode of the Blueprint Wellness Podcast by Blue Agave Functional Medicine. In this first episode, our Medical Director, Dr. Scott Knepper, and our Lead Provider, Troy Green sit down for a conversation on how the foods and supplements you ingest may affect your athletic performance. We're diving into observations and opinions on:

Nutrition facts Dr. Knepper and Troy wish they would have known during their collegiate athletic years

Simple vs Complex Carbohydrates as they pertain to athletic fuel

The right foods to enhance proper athletic recovery

The high-protein movement and how it could support your unique health goals

The healthiest protein sources to enhance your protein intake

Our Top-3 recommended supplements for athletes

The difference between Omega 3 and Omega 6 Fatty Acids, and how to balance your Omega 3 : Omega 6 ratio

The rise of autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto's, and the preventative measures you can put in place for them now

How the amount of sleep you get each night affects your health and athletic performance as a high performance athlete and average person

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