Shaping Young Athletes + The First Pillar of Lifestyle Medicine: Diet

Guest: Eliseo Cabildo, director of sports performance training at MWAthletix.
Topic: Parents’ role in shaping young athletes
Issues: There are gifted athletes, but determination plays a key role; Parents can influence their children’s love for sports positively or negatively; mental resilience is crucial for athletes to overcome failures; mundane training is essential for success in competitive sports; injuries are a part of sports; preparation is key; parental conduct on the sidelines affects children’s experiences. Find out more at https://mwathletix.com/

Guest: Dr. Jean Bonhomme
Topic: Diet: The First Pillar of Lifestyle Medicine
Issues: Diet is a crucial pillar of lifestyle medicine; processed foods contribute to obesity and health issues; whole foods are preferable to processed foods for nutrition; a plant-predominant diet can enhance health and longevity; the Mediterranean diet is rich in whole foods and healthy fats; the DASH diet is effective for lowering blood pressure; fiber-rich diets promote a sense of fullness without overeating.
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