The fact that kale (and leafy greens of any kind) have all kinds of health benefits is no secret. However, here’s an article by Gina Edwards of Bomber Cams, Sinker Jams that talks about how kale in particular has specific health benefits that can be very helpful for climbers.
“As the sport of climbing grows, performance related nutrition seems to be gaining momentum and interest within the community. While different bodies function best under different conditions, increasing your kale consumption might be just what you need to stay healthy and train hard for this year’s goals.” – Gina Edwards
In her article, Gina lists five reasons why eating more kale can benefit climbers:
- It’s an anti-inflammatory food
- It’s high in manganese
- It’s high in vitamins C and A
- It’s a high fiber, low calorie food
- It keeps better than other greens
Click through bellow to read about these five upsides to kale in more detail. Gina also finishes her article by giving us a dirtbag-friendly recipe for a lemon kale spaghetti. It not only looks delicious, but also looks very easy to do from the back of your van or while camping.
If you are looking for more information on nutrition for climbing check out our Rock Climbing Nutrition Guide by Aicacia Young of Climb Healthy. Its filled with lots of helpful information on how you can tailor your diet to help your climbing performance.
Click Here: 5 Reasons Climbers Should Eat More Kale
(photo courtesy of sinkerjams.com)
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