Three Ways to Age Less and Do More! How to Minimize Age-Associated Cellular Decline

This post is sponsored by Celltrient™, however all opinions, anecdotes, and enthusiasm are my own.

It’s so rude, but true. Starting around age 40, and picking up speed in subsequent decades of life, our body’s cells start to become less efficient. This time-related deterioration can start to have a noticeable effect on strength, energy and resilience beginning in middle age and beyond. Jennifer Fisher, thefitfork.com Celltrient Strength formula for cellular support and healthy aging

As a master athlete in my 50s, I have begun studying and implementing methods to slow down my body’s aging process. Read on to learn three ways I’ve been minimizing Age-Associated Cellular Decline so that I can stay strong and healthy to keep reaching my goals and living my best life. Spoiler alert: 1) Diet, 2) Exercise and 3) Supplements!

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How Prebiotics Fuel Probiotics & Good Gut Health for Runners and Athletes

This post is sponsored by Rowdy Prebiotic Bars. However, all opinions, comment, and content (except as noted) and enthusiasm remain my own.

“I’ve heard of probiotics, but what are prebiotics and why do I need them?” This is a question I hear from many runners, cyclists, triathletes, swimmers, obstacle course races and other athletes looking to improve their performance, in part, through nutrition.

Gut Health for Athletes - how prebiotics fuel probiotics

Simply put, prebiotics are the food that probiotics, those good bacteria in your gut, eat to thrive and, in turn, help you thrive. But, to understand more about prebiotics you need to understand the synergistic relationships that go in the gut microbiome of an athlete (or anyone). Continue reading

MORE Summer Fitness, Fun and Healthy Food Finds! Part 2

Hello official start of summer! Like you, I’ve been home way more than normal for these past few months — and this has had me on high alert for new fitness, healthy living and athlete-oriented food I can order and have delivered to keep me living MY BEST LIFE.

Summer Fitness, Fun and Healthy Food Finds part two - thefitfork.com

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Supporting Immune System Health for Older Athletes

This post has been sponsored by Wellmune® through Kitchen PLAY.

How to support your immune system health is a topic on the minds of most of us these days, myself included – especially as an athlete over 50 years old! Surprisingly, a heavy training load and being older can both have negative effects on your immune response — despite being fit and “healthy.” To give my immune system a fighting chance to do its given job despite the stresses I put it under, I follow an overall clean lifestyle. This encompasses: a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, regular exercise, no smoking or little to no alcohol, adequate quantity and quality of sleep, and the reduction of personal stress.  Also, staying on the defensive against the onslaught of environmental assaults like allergens, viruses and pollutants is an important strategy, too. I’ve also recently learned that incorporating yeast beta glucans into my daily wellness regimen is a specific, proven way to help support immune health. Read on to learn more about immune health, yeast beta glucans, and the natural ingredient, Wellmune®, which is used by various food, beverage and supplement brands to create immune-boosting consumer products. Continue reading

Week of Immunity-Boosting Lunch Recipes for Working at Home

Times are changing and you may find yourself working from home for the time being. My big question as noon approaches, “what’s to eat”?!  Even though many lunch outings have been put on pause and shelves are sparse at the store, doesn’t mean that the mid-day meal needs to be cancelled! Immunity Boosting Lunch Recipes for Work at Home Lunches -- easy and use pantry staples

A satisfying lunch not only provides a break from the work grind and fills your belly, but the right choices can help to boost your immunity, too! Check out the easy, immunity-boosting lunch menu I’m making for myself and my husband (who’s working from the kitchen table all week). Most of the base ingredients immunity boosting recipes are staples you can plan ahead and stock in the pantry, freezer or produce bin. Continue reading