18 Nutrient Rich Foods Every Wrestler Must Know About

By John Passaro on August 6, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

What separates good wrestlers from great wrestlers is not technique, it is nutrition.

The sooner a wrestler understands this the sooner they will be on the path to becoming elite.

Nutrition is about providing your body with the nutrients it needs to become great.

It is not about dieting or going without. It is the exact opposite, it is about researching what foods will provide your body with fuel it craves to get to the next level and providing your body with them.

The way a wrestler looks at nutrition is important.

Most wrestlers deprive their bodies of food and water and wonder why their performance is not optimal, why they are always in a bad mood and why they are constantly getting sick.

By looking at nutrition as a way of providing fuel to your brain and muscles, protecting and boosting your immune system and a way of providing recovery nutrients to your body one then has to seek out foods that will do such.

Here are 18 nutrient rich foods that every wrestler should implement into their nutrition plan.

Virtually all of these are USDA Organic – Non-GMO certified foods.

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Each of these 18 products I have used or am using and each have made a significant improvement in my life.

WATER

Alkaline water has a higher pH level than regular drinking water. Because of this, some advocates of alkaline water believe it can neutralize the acid in your body.

Normal drinking water generally has a neutral pH of 7. Alkaline water typically has a pH of 8 or 9.

Essentia Water has a 9.5 PH level.

A recent study found a significant difference in whole blood viscosity after consuming high-pH water compared to regular water after a strenuous workout. Viscosity is the direct measurement of how efficiently blood flows through the vessels.

Immune system support
Hydration and detoxifying properties
Weight loss

Apple Cider Vinegar

May aid in weight loss
May aid in treatment and prevention of Ringworm
May strengthen immune system
May aid in reducing cholesterol, lowering blood sugar
May aid in reducing sore throat

If the straight Apple Cider Vinegar is too strong for your liking, here is a great way to get the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar in a Gummy form.

Fish Oil

Omega 3 Fatty Acids are extremely important to brain health.

Adding a healthy assortment of fatty fish to your diet is beneficial to your health.

A daily tablespoon of fish oil is a great way to make sure you are getting the benefits of a fish diet.

Omega 3 Fatty Acids are considered brain food.
Omega 3’s may fight depression and anxiety and may reduce symptoms of ADHD in children.
Omega 3’s fight inflammation.
Omega 3’s may improve sleep

MCT OIL

What is a wrestlers most important body part?

It is their brain.

Every reaction on the mat is generated from your brain.

Having a brain that sends out signals to the body in an optimal time frame is of vital importance to a wrestler. Most wrestlers “Cut Weight” and deprive their body of vital nutrients and water and wonder why they aren’t performing at peak levels.

MCT Oil is Brain fuel.

Your brain weighs less than 2% of your body weight but uses 20% of your body’s fuel.

Your brain is run on fats and oils.

A healthy brain translates to peak athletic performance.

Designed for athletes looking for a fast burst of energy.
MCT Oil is considered Brain fuel
Supports healthy weight loss
Aids gut health.
Supports cognitive health.
May Increase exercise performance

Lasting energy with 0 sugar
15g Collagen Protein
Brain Octane MCT oil is used to power your brain and curbs snack attacks.
Butter from grass-fed cows boasts higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids.

12g Collagen Protein
2g sugar
Brain Octane MCT oil – quality fat for sustained energy.

Royal Bee Jelly/Honey

Royal Bee Jelly/Honey is a “super food” of the Queen Bee.

It is specially blended with enzymes and fed to each bee destined to become a queen. It is the exclusive food of the queen bee throughout her highly productive life, enabling her to lay up to 3,000 eggs per day during her six-year lifespan. Worker bees eating ordinary honey live only four to six weeks.

Boosts immune system
Improves Metabolism
Reduces Inflammation
Aids Weight Loss

Probiotic

It is thought that we each have two brains. One in our head and one in our gut, hidden in the walls of the digestive system. This “brain in your gut” is revolutionizing medicine’s understanding of the links between digestion, mood, health and even the way you think.

Probiotics are the good bacteria in your gut that support your digestive health, immune health.
There is a suspected health benefit between the health of your gut and the health of your brain.

Whey Protein

Only 1 ingredient – 100% Organic Grass Fed whey protein from the milk of jersey cows that graze freely on lush, green pastures year round.

Superfoods

Acai berries contain amino acids which help promote muscle performance, energy production, endurance and strength.
Loaded with antioxidants
High in fatty acids
Great to add to smoothies
Promotes regularity

Resembling a golden raisin but with a flavor that is distinctively sweet and tart, golden berries are one of the most nutrient-dense super fruits.

Contains Polyphenols which improve blood flow to your brain and brain Function
May improve mood and symptoms of depression
May aid in weight control

Powerful Antioxidant
High in fiber which will aid in your digestion
Dense source of protein
Great to add to smoothies

Supports Healthy Brain
High Omega – 3 Fatty Acids
Walnuts are rich in polyphenols, they help your immune system fight different diseases
Walnuts contain melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep, so having some walnuts during dinner will lead to a restful sleep at night.