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4 Ways Diet & Proper Nutrition Affect ACL Recovery

Our hope is that this post will motivate you to not only get after it with your exercise routine, but also in the kitchen, to truly optimize all facets of the ACL recovery process. 1) Maintain Muscle Mass In general the body loses about 0.5% of muscle mass per day due to disuse atrophy. In order to put yourself in position to maintain as much muscle as possible, make sure you are doing the following: -Consume as many calories as you expend (give your body the energy it needs) -Target at least 90% of your weight (lbs) in grams of protein each day 2) Increase Focus We say “focus” a lot in our posts, because it’s important. You need to strive to go into each and every exercise session knowing your intent and focusing like heck to achieve it. One surefire way of NOT being able to focus during an exercise session is by not giving your body enough fuel through proper diet and nutrition. When you are hungry or lacking energy, you simply will not be able to get the same amount out of your exercise sessions. 3) Improved Graft-Tendon Healing In order to heal, the body NEEDS the building blocks to “print” new tissue. Do not let an empty “ink cartridge” keep you from printing properly. Hitting the protein target above and supplementing with Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Omega 3 Fatty Acids can all facilitate this process. 4) Decrease Inflammation What’s generally considered a “healthy” diet will also help to manage inflammation. Whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, are all safe bets here – the higher their anti-oxidant activity, the better. Foods that are processed, have a high amount of added sugar, or are extremely greasy should generally be avoided in order to optimize inflammatory conditions in the body.