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The intake of legumes—beans, chickpeas, split peas, and lentils—may be the single most important dietary predictor of a long lifespan.

The longest living populations reside in the Blue Zones and not only have daily exercise and social support and engagement, but, nutritionally, they all center their diets around plant foods. The population with perhaps the highest life expectancy in the world doesn’t eat any meat at all—the California Adventist vegetarians.

Would just moving along the spectrum towards eating more plants and less animal foods actually improve lifespan? Study participants were given more points for eating plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, beans, olive oil, and potatoes, and lost points for any animal fats, eggs, dairy, or any type of meat or meat products, including fish. Eating more plant foods, processed or not, resulted in higher scores and longer lives, compared with consuming any kind of animal products. The maximum score was 60, but even scoring just 40 or more was associated with a 40 percent drop in mortality.

This is evidence that increasing intake of plant-based foods and reducing consumption of foods from animal sources may offer a survival advantage for a longer life.

Watch the videos on NutritionFacts.org to learn more:
“Increased Lifespan from Beans” at https://buff.ly/397Roj0
“Do Flexitarians Live Longer?” at https://buff.ly/41tJi2C
“Paleo Diet Studies Show Benefits” at https://buff.ly/4gtCXbG

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Check out this awesome lesson about failure. Giannis Antetokounmpo gives a powerful perspective on failure after the Milwaukee Bucks' unexpected exit from the NBA Playoffs. When asked if their season was a failure, Giannis rejects the idea, explaining that every setback is part of the journey towards success. He compares it to life: not every step is a win, but each one is a lesson. This is a great message for all of us and especially youth athletes in grassroots sport. Learning from losses, staying resilient, and understanding that progress isn’t always linear. Failure and losses are not final they are simply stepping stones toward growth and future victories.

https://youtu.be/9mXGSjnUvSM?feature=shared

"THERE IS NO FAILURE IN SPORTS" 💪 Giannis Antetokounmpo delivers INSPIRING MESSAGE after Bucks exit! Giannis Antetokounmpo had some inspiring words to share after the Milwaukee Bucks exited the NBA Playoffs. This is the home of NBA Europe on Y...

🌱✨ Unlock a Longer, Healthier Life with Plant-Based Nutrition! ✨🌱

What if someone told you that switching to a plant-based diet could add an extra 12 to 14 years to your life? That would have to be worth opening your mind to positive change for 10 minutes wouldn't it?
🌿 According to a fascinating study highlighted by NutritionFacts.org, eating more whole plant foods like fruits, veggies, beans, and grains can help you live longer – and it doesn't stop there. The benefits extend far beyond just longevity! 🌍

Athletes and active individuals, take note! Sustainable, plant-based nutrition isn't just about preventing chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer (although it does that too). It’s about thriving. By focusing on whole plant foods, you fuel your body with the nutrients it needs to recover faster, improve endurance, and perform at your peak. 🚀💪

Imagine having more energy throughout the day, feeling less fatigued after intense workouts, and seeing improvements in strength and stamina – all while nourishing your body in a way that promotes long-term health. That's the power of plant-based living.

Whether you want to extend your life, feel amazing, or step up your game as an athlete, making the shift to a plant-based diet can be your secret weapon. The science is clear: it’s not just about adding years to your life, but about adding quality years where you feel at your best, on and off the field.

Make the change, feel the difference, and start living your best life today! 🌱💥

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are all well. Last year I took part in an ultra to raise funds and awareness for Chapter 2 which is an awesome charity that provides long term mentors for boys who don't have a male role model in their lives. I am unable to take part in the this years Climb the height of Everest challenge but please support their good work however you can.

https://youtu.be/HZQ__yYG5bc?si=LC86U06IFB7tway3

Rich: https://www.justgiving.com/page/rich-kay-everestinaday
Millie: https://www.justgiving.com/page/ameliakay

Please help us raise money for Chapter2 as we try to climb Everest in a day! My Justgiving Page is here; https://www.justgiving.com/page/rich-kay-everestinadayMillie's Justgiving page is here; https://www.justgiving.com/page/ameliakay...

Its great to be getting back into coaching young people again and I had a chat to a few the players over the weekend about the importance mutual respect and ensuring no one feels excluded.
For young athletes aged 10-13, mutual respect among teammates is more than just a nicety; it's a crucial component for their development and success on and off the field.
Mutual respect fosters a positive team environment, enhancing morale and cohesion, leading to improved performance.
It nurtures empathy and understanding, fostering strong interpersonal relationships and a supportive network.
Respect promotes effective communication and conflict resolution skills, crucial for navigating challenges both in sports and life.
It instils accountability and responsibility, as players hold themselves and others to high standards of conduct and performance.

I really rate these infographics from Believe Perform. Well worth printing, laminating and using as a coaching aid to let the players discuss among themselves how to conduct themselves in the team environment.

Mutual respect is the foundation of a respectful philosophy and the cornerstone of young athletes' growth, fostering teamwork, empathy, communication, and accountability.


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As youth athletes transition towards young adults getting expert age and development stage appropriate strength and conditioning to build speed, power and injury resistance can enhance confidence and create game changing movement competency.
This is a great opportunity to get access to a high performance environment and expert coaches from the team at GoPerform
Happy Training

Easter Youth Speed & Agility Sessions!! 💥

Across the Easter holidays we will be offering 1-hour group-based speed and agility sessions for youth athletes between the ages of 13-16. The sessions will be aimed at developing running mechanics, acceleration, speed, power and agility with age-specific training methods.

Sessions will be from 9:30-10:30am on:

Tuesday 2nd April
Thursday 4th April
Tuesday 9th April
Thursday 11th April

You can register and book on to as many sessions as you like by emailing:

[email protected].

www.go-perform.co.uk

Hi Everyone. London Marathon is a little under 12 weeks and I am proud and excited to announce that I will be "running" it to support Team Charlie, a charity set up in memory of Charlie Ilsley. Charlie was at primary school with my eldest who unfortunately in December 2020 lost his battle with the most high-grade brain tumour found in children.

For whatever reason those who know me know I like to do hard things and make hard things harder than they really need to be so I will be complete London Marathon in full fire kit with a Breathing apparatus set. Hard as this may sound I am always immediately humbled by people like Charlie (and his family) who preserve with bravery, positivity and stoicism through unimaginable physical and mental pain and challenges.

I appreciate any donation to help support children like Charlie and their families. Aside from donations you can also support by liking, sharing and interacting with Team Charlie posts and following the page to increase awareness of this incredibly important work.

Many Thanks

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/london24-hoops-in-firekit

High-meat diets are not healthy.

Going “carnivore” might help some people to lose weight. Certain biomarkers can improve. But the long-term outcomes of high-meat diets likely to involve more medications, more hospital visits and maybe even a reduced life expectancy.

Anyone living with obesity or insulin resistance is already at increased risk of early death due to cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, or complications of type 2 diabetes. The evidence clearly shows that these risks are consistently magnified by a high meat diet. 

By treating meat as an optional part of your diet and replacing it with healthy plant-based sources of nutrition, you are stacking the odds of better long term health in your favour.  Reducing the risk of multiple common health problems, now and for the future.

If you’re a doctor, don’t believe the influencer hype. Ignore the tweets! If you have a highly motivated patient who needs to gain control of their health, guide them away from high meat diets.

The best prescription? "Less meat, more plants”.

Always evidence-based. Citations are in the comments ⬇️