Sass. "A crack in the foundation requires raw materials to patch things back together, and in the body those raw materials come from what we eat."Proteins, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants help heal wounds, relax stressed tendons and mend fractured
your bones, but an overuse injury such as a shinsplint can turn into a stress fracture, especially if youre not eating enough calcium.Besides protecting your bones, calcium also regulates blood pressure, prevents colon cancer, and may even aid weight
to meet their demand; extra calcium may help to reduce the risk of stress fractures in female athletes with menstrual irregularitiesSodium Helps to control body fluid balance; involved in muscle and nerve functions Table salt; tinned vegetables; fish
because of its role in bone-mineral health, muscle contraction and nerve conduction. Swigging this fat-free drink after a run will protect you against stress fractures, shin splints and possibly muscle cramps. Try it Skimmed milk is a great post
sources are dairy products, dark-green leafy vegetables, broccoli, tinned sardines and salmon. Stress fractures – which are common among female runners – can be prevented by adding more calcium and vitamin D to your diet, according to the Orthopaedic
fractures; longer recovery time after intense workouts and races; anxiety; and fertility issues in women. Probably the most disturbing consequence, however, is the onset of a full-blown eating disorder.Leslie Bonci, director of sports nutrition
