The energy we get from food helps our body immensely to reduce inflammation, fight diseases and sustain physical and mental development. There are so many drugs out there that supposedly help increase your athletic performance, but none of these drugs or supplements can be as effective as the nutrients you get from these foods.
If you’re an athlete, you should make these 5 foods your best friends.
1. Flax seeds
These seeds are a great choice of snack for all athletes, as they help reduce internal and external inflammation. Chronic inflammation in the body if left untreated, can lead to life-threatening illnesses like cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer.
Flax seeds are high in omega-3 and fiber. These two nutrients not only improve digestive health, but also improve the body’s ability to respond to insulin.
2. Beet Juice
Not only are beets high in carbohydrates needed for sustained energy, they also contain a lot of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients. Studies have also shown that a particular nutrient found in this food, contributes to creatine synthesis, which in turn improves strength and power and promotes the effective usage of energy in the body during physical activities where endurance is needed.
3. Hot Chilli Pepper
Vitamin C has a lot of health benefits than you were taught in high school. Apart from preventing common cold and improving digestive function, if you experience shortness of breath or wheezing after exercise, vitamin C could help reduce these symptoms by nearly 50 percent.
Green and red chilli peppers contain a high amount of vitamin C, add them to your daily meals and allow them help you breathe better.
4. Pumpkin Seeds
Did you know that pumpkin seeds can actually help you beat fatigue as an athlete? One reason why you might find it difficult controlling your heart rate or run out of breath during exercise, is the fact that your body may be running low on iron.
Iron is essential to the body, especially if you’re an athlete. Inadequate iron in the blood would cause you to become fatigued faster. Pumpkin seeds are a great source of natural iron and are also packed with fiber, healthy fats and protein.
5. Brazil Nuts
As an athlete, you need to do intense exercise almost all the time and that could be really hard on your body and a proper recovery is required in order to improve your strength. Foods high in healthy fats, protein and other essential vitamins and minerals are what you need for this recovery process.
Brazil nuts are a great source of some of these nutrients. They contain protein, fats, B-vitamins, selenium and magnesium. Just a few each day can help a great deal in your recovery processes.
Conclusion
You can’t reach the heights you want to reach as an athlete if you’re not particularly concerned about the kinds of food you eat. If you don’t eat right, it’ll always show in your performances. No two ways about it.
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