Dietary Prevention from Soft Tissue Injuries

Nagging sports injuries occur from overuse of a specific movement which effects deep stabilizing fibers called connective tissue. Connective tissue is made of thin collagen based fibers that mature and organize together to support an organ such as the liver, which helps detoxify and eliminate waste from the body, or structure, such as tendons and ligaments which help fixate bones and muscles for structural stability. The most common soft tissue injuries include pain related to the shoulder, neck, elbow, wristnd lower back. Rest from overuse is a mandatory cure towards healing the body but also a nutritional diet rich in antioxidants, proteins, and vitamins helps potentiate the healing process by neutralizing degrative molecules that slows down the healing process. Adding the following types of food slightly above the recommendation daily amount will help prepare the body fight injury quicker and return you back to an active lifestyle considerably faster.

Carrots contain Vitamin A which is necessary for the development of rods during eye development and immune system.

Tofu contains geinstein which is a hormone producing antioxidant

Eggs contains protein filled with amino acids lysine and proline which its nitrogen based needed to build collagen fibers.

Strawberries, blackberries and other citrus fruit contain vitamin C and antioxidants which help support collagen formation and prevent degradation of related connective tissue.

Citrus fruit examples include oranges, pineapples

Please consult your physician prior to any dietary changes