#33 The Keys To Sleep & Eat Smarter with Shawn STEVENSONFull Show Notes & Links @ http://beyondathletic.com/33Expert GamePlan Session: Background in Biology and Kinesiology, #1 Podcast “The Model Health Show” Co-host, #8 Best Selling Author of Sleep SmarterMarch 3, 2015Music Credit: Ruze - Plan B - "She Said" (16 Bit Remix)BACKGROUNDTodays show is mainly on how important our nutrition is and how it can be injury proof for our bodies. We will talk about some of the day to day things that people say that are far off from the truth and we’ll dig deep into the sciences and the research behind the many myths in the world regarding health. You’ll receive a ton of knowledge to apply right now in your life to be a healthier human being. Shawn also explains a little bit of his experiences as a young athlete with significant injuries and how they have lead him to the research he does today and why he shares such information.BIOBorn, Shawn Stevenson.Best selling author of Sleep SmarterCreator of “The Model Show”; #1 in Health and Fitness Podcasts on iTunesHas a background in biology and kinesiology; founder of “Advanced Integrative Health Alliance,” a successful company providing wellness services for both individuals and organizations worldwide; A dynamic keynote speaker who has spoken for TEDx, universities, and numerous organizations.LEAVE A REVIEW & Subscribe to #BeyondAthletic in iTunes so other can find us too! Share this with one person you think could benefit the most…PERSONAL QUOTE:“The most important decision that you make as a human being is whether or not you live in a friendly or hostile environment.” -Albert EinsteinKey Discussion Points:Why did you come into this particular field of research?What has you most excited these days?How can we prevent injury via nutrition aka REAL food?What is your knowledge on what inflammation comes from?How do we optimize our recovery after tough training, competitions, jobs, and other stressors in life?What knowledge can you share about the importance of sleep?What is one of mistake that most of us make during that day that ruins high quality sleep?Key Lessons:When it comes to significant injuries, it's important to get a second and third opinion?The REAL root of “decision” means to cut away any possibility except accomplishing that thing“When you make a REAL decision about something, there’s not an option for failure anymore.” SS @ You can learn just about any aspect of life by listening to podcasts, for FREEYou are what you eat, drink, and breath“You are what you assimilate” SS @ Our bodies require the raw materials they need in order to rebuild us.“If you’re wanting to maintain a high quality bone density so you’re not breaking a bone, you need to provide your body with the raw materials it needs to actually create bone.” SS @ We want to give our body real things it can recognize, not just supplementsThe #1 source to getting magnesium in your system is leafy green vegetablesSpirulina can increase our production of stem cells in our bodiesStem cells become anything you need them to become“If you need to generate some meniscus..acl..muscle tissue from a pulled muscle from your hamstring..stem cells become everything that your body needs.” SS @ Around 60% of all health conditions are related to inflammation (ie. heart disease, strokes, heart attacks)Anti inflammatory medications can actually stop the healing processThe number of hours of sleep you get isn’t what is most important“Its not about the hours of sleep you get..it’s about the amount of time that you could get your body, brain, entire physiology into the deeper most anabolic stage of sleep.”Working the late night shift is a carcinogen, a cancer causing agentThe body is evolved to be up during the day and asleep at night“Sleep in a pitch black room, get black out curtains, get the light out of your room...don’t play the TV while you’re sleeping...that step is going to help you and to stay in a deeper and more rejuvenative sleep.” SS @ We need to be exposed to natural sunlight to help us sleep better at nightHello, World!SHAWN’S TIP JARThe best balanced breakfast…If maintaining blood sugar: keep it a low carb breakfast, (60% healthy fats, 30% protein, 20% carbs), ie. pasteurized sausages, half of an avocado, sauteed green, spoon of almond butter or coconut oilThe best thing you travel with..Ipod, His superfood kit: medicinal mushrooms, spirulinaWhat book would you give away as a gift?Becoming a Supple Leopard by Kelly Starrett; also Ready to RunThe Hormone Cure by Sara GottfriedGUEST INFOBusiness/WorkAdvanced Integrative Health Alliance: FounderThe Model Health Show: Co-HostFollow Shawn Here:Website | Instagram | Twitter | FacebookBooks Mentioned:Sleep Smarter by Shawn StevensonBecoming a Supple Leopard by Kelly Starrett; also Ready to RunThe Hormone Cure by Sara GottfriedRecommended Items:How Chocolate Can Save the WorldThe Model Health Show/PodcastNoni PlantTurmericShawn’s DEFINITION OF BEING AN ATHLETE?"Being ready at anytime; ready to play, ready to perform always training for life!" -Shawn StevensonCOMMENT FOR THIS EPISODE ON:ITUNES -OR- OUR SITE -OR- @BEYONDATHLETIC