When we increase our exercise demands the body begins looking for additional nutrients and key sources of fuel in order to repair , recover and power the muscles. When we deprive the body of these important key nutrients (macros) we begin to get muscle breakdown , soreness and injury. As some of you know I am currently training for the Gibb River Challenge , a team relay spanning 660km over 5 days. This year our team of 3 are attempting it solo. This requires careful planni

1. Baking soda + water A recent study in the Journal of Immunology found drinking a tonic of baking soda and water may help reduce inflammation. But be careful with this one limit intake no longer than a month. Use this tonic for short-term inflammation relief. Baking soda benefits easily accessible tells the body to calm its autoimmune response should only be consumed short term Try it: Combine 1/4 tsp. baking soda with 8 to 12 oz. of water. Drink a baking soda and water ton