Episode 17.03 with Hosts Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Broadcasting on ESPN Chicago 1000 WMVP-AM Radio, Saturdays from https://sportsmedicineweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/show-17-03-0429.mp3Segment One: Karen Malkin from Karen Malkin Health Counseling discusses the benefits of Bio-individual Nutrition and a creating a food plan to fit your physiology and biology. It’s easy to get seduced by the prevalence of trendy eating options. Gluten-free, paleo, ketogenic, macrobiotic, low-glycemic, low-carb, dairy-free, vegan, fruitarian, and the list goes on and on….  What makes this even more difficult is that for every physician or nutrition Ph.D. making a claim with science to back it up, there’s another researcher who can debunk it with an equally legitimate study.  Related Post: Forget One-size fits AllCombat nutrition imbalances by including protein, fiber, colorful veggies and healthy fats in your meals and snacks. Try one of her gluten and dairy free, no added sugar, Transformation Bars. Each bar contains 11g of protein and 12g of fiber. They make a great snack, especially for people on-the-go.Save $10 when ordering Transformation Bars>> Enter Code: ESPN1000Segment Two: Samantha Cochran from Athletico Physical Therapy discusses helmet safety when participating in various sports, proper use and fitting of helmets. While all leagues and teams require helmets, many coaches, players and parents don’t know exactly how to choose a helmet that will provide the right protection. Athletico has developed a step-by-step guide to educate parents, athletes and coaches on selecting and wearing helmets.Proper Fitting Tips for Protective EquipmentAlways follow manufacturer’s guidelines when fitting any helmetHair should be wet when fitting any helmetEach part of the helmet serves a purposeAttention to detail and wearing every helmet properly ensures maximum protectionNever cut cornersReplace any helmet that has been damagedLook for the NOCSAE seal of approvalComfort is keyIf your helmet is fitted properly but not comfortable, explore other optionsSamantha Cochran is an athletic trainer with Athletico Physical Therapy at Malcolm X College within the City Colleges of Chicago. She received her Master of Science degree with a concentration in Kinesiology in 2014 from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi. In her time at TAMUCC she served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for Islanders’ athletics from 2012-2014.The post Bio-individual nutrition rules the day; Helmet Safety appeared first on Sports Medicine Weekly Podcast & Blog.