5/7 Foodie Friday

Did you see Coach Audy's Weekly Wellness Action this week? She challenged us to get 7 hours of sleep each night. 
Sleep is the MOST IMPORTANT recovery tool we have. It is only when we're sleeping that our bodies produce human growth hormone (HGH). This hormone is critical to repair our muscle tissues from cycling, hiking, running, CrossFit, life. Without your nightly dose of HGH you could not live for very long. Without your nightly dose of HGH you could not get leaner, stronger, faster, fitter. 
How you get more of this amazing ergogenic aid?

1. Go to bed at the same time each night.
2. Start a bedtime ritual.
3. Don’t go to bed too hungry, or too full.
4. Set the room to a cooler temperature at night.
5. Avoid caffeine after 2 PM.

The National Sleep Foundation recommends 7-9 hours of sleep for most adults. Consistently not getting enough sleep can lead to inflammation, decreased immunity, and increased risk of chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. This makes sleep just as important as having good eating habits. Use these tips to improve your sleep quality and move yourself closer to achieving your health goals. 
Do you know what else helps you recover? GOOD FOOD! It's #foodiefriday and here's a fantastic recipe from Nom Nom Paleo for sauteed spinach with bacon and mushrooms. This is good for dinner OR breakfast with a couple friend eggs on top. YUM YUM! Click on the image for the recipe.

Click on the image for an easy to make recipe for sauteed spinach with bacon and mushrooms from Nom Nom Paleo.

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