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Healthy-ish Eating for Firefighters
35 minutes Reviews tangible, realistic nutrition advice for firefighters. Reviews common nutrition behaviors and how to improve. |
What to Eat Before CPAT
16 minutes Learn what to eat and when while training for CPAT, specifically when attending evening CPAT Mentoring sessions. |
FREE FIREHOUSE FRESH RECIPE BOOK
Cooking for a shift of 6-14 people is no easy task. Firehouse chefs have to balance different food preferences and health goals, making it a challenge to find the perfect recipe that works for the whole shift. All factors considering, healthy may not be at the top of a chef’s list for dinner.
The goal of this book is to meet firefighters in the middle – providing essential nutrients without sacrificing flavor. These recipes are designed with cost and time in mind, taking the work out of planning dinner Feedback is strongly encouraged! Please email megan@rescuerd.com with comments on portions, taste, cost etc. |
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Graham, T. E. “Caffeine and Exercise: Metabolism, Endurance and Performance.” Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.), vol. 31, no. 11, 2001, pp. 785–807, doi:10.2165/00007256-200131110-00002.
Kellawan, Mikhail. The Effects of Caffeine Ingestion on Firefighter Work Tolerance. 2008, https://dspace.library.uvic.ca/handle/1828/929.
Maughan, R. J., and J. Griffin. “Caffeine Ingestion and Fluid Balance: A Review.” Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics: The Official Journal of the British Dietetic Association, vol. 16, no. 6, Dec. 2003, pp. 411–20, doi:10.1046/j.1365-277x.2003.00477.x.
Mullens, E., and F. Jimenez. “Effects of Caffeine on Hydration Status: Evidence Analysis Review.” Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, vol. 116, no. 9, Sept. 2016, p. A78, doi:10.1016/j.jand.2016.06.275.
Raines, Jenni, et al. “Fluid Intake, Hydration, Work Physiology of Wildfire Fighters Working in the Heat over Consecutive Days.” The Annals of Occupational Hygiene, vol. 59, no. 5, June 2015, pp. 554–65, doi:10.1093/annhyg/meu113.
Ruxton, C. H. S. “The Impact of Caffeine on Mood, Cognitive Function, Performance and Hydration: A Review of Benefits and Risks.” Nutrition Bulletin, vol. 33, no. 1, 2008, pp. 15–25, doi:10.1111/j.1467-3010.2007.00665.x.