Nutrition on Board
Proper nutrition is critical to complementing fitness efforts. While the rising cost of provisions may strain victualing budgets, nutrition should be prioritized to ensure seafarers are fueled for optimum performance. This requires understanding the role of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, along with the need for vitamins, minerals, and hydration.
Balanced nutrition helps maintain energy levels, support bodily functions, and promote muscle recovery and growth. High-quality protein sources like eggs, fish, poultry, meat, beans, and nuts are essential for muscle development especially when paired with resistance exercise. For those looking to lose weight, a calorie deficit combined with a structured fitness plan can lead to sustainable results. The controlled environment of a vessel can make it easier to stick to a well-designed nutrition plan with support from the kitchen staff. And even though you may not have as much control over food availability, you can use methods such as portion control, nutrition timing, and even supplementation to optimize nutrition.
And when back on shore, keep the discipline going, using tools such as food journaling and advance food preparation to give you an understanding of and respect for how your body responds to your food choices.
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