YMCA Healthy Living Magazine, powered by n4 food and health (Winter 2015)

EMILY ORCHARD, APD Emily is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with a passion for developing quick, nutritious and delicious recipes, translating nutrition science into everyday practical info, and helping people reach their individual health goals. Emily aims to inspire you to create and eat fresh, wholesome food and nourish your body, mind and soul. For more information visit orchardfreshnutrition.blogspot.com.au or learn more about Emily at n4foodandhealth.com NUTRITION AND CRAMPS Nutrition expert Emily Orchard provides these tips to help you minimise your risk of experiencing cramps. ramps that occur during exercise, scientifically known as ‘Exercise Associated Muscle Cramping’ (EAMC) are painful, involuntary muscle contractions that stop any sports person dead in their tracks! C Even though cramps have been affecting sports professionals and ‘weekend warr [ܜ

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