January 1, 2026
Freedom Bulletin #311
In this bulletin we discuss Cooling the Muscle. . .
Heat is the silent enemy of human performance.
Muscle temperature is one of the main reasons for fatigue.
If the muscle gets above 39 degrees it shuts off the fuel supply to the mitochondria.
This safety mechanism is to protect the muscle from overheating and being damaged.
The only way to get heat out off the muscle is through the blood.
The body has a heat thermostat located in the anterior hypothalamus part of the brain. . .
Ingredients 1 large sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2" cubes 1 large red onion, finely chopped 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 (6- to 8-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped 1 lime, juiced 2 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter 1 Tbsp. honey 1 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil 4 cups cooked brown rice 1 avocado, thinly sliced 2 cups baby spinach 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
Ingredients 1 ½ tbs p sesame oil 1 tbsp low-salt soy sauce thumb-sized piece ginger grated 1 garlic clove crushed 1 tsp honey 2 sweet potatoes scrubbed and cut into wedges 1 lime cut into wedges 2 salmon fillets 250g purple sprouting broccoli 1 tbsp sesame seeds 1 red chilli thinly sliced (deseeded if you don't like it too hot)
Ingredients 250g extra lean ground beef 250g firm tofu, drained and crumbled 1/4 tsp sea salt, divided 1 cup matchstick carrots 1 cup broccoli, chopped into small florets 4 green onions, chopped (plus extra for garnish) 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated 4 cups napa cabbage, finely sliced 2 tbsp coconut aminos 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp sesame oil (optional, for extra flavour)