A balanced diet can play a major role in determining the level of an
athletes performance. Including a range of foods from different food
groups in your athletic diet gets you all the essential nutrients,
minerals and vitamins you need for an efficient performance as well as
for an overall effective health. Here is a recipe for a boost of energy
to fuel your body needs as an athlete.
As you up your physical activity you also need to up your nutritional
intake. Energy production, preventing injury/illness and muscle recovery
are aspects your diet needs to cover for you when you exercise. For
energy, consume high fiber carbs like oats and barley. Eating vegetables
of all colors and foods which are high in antioxidants can keep injury
at bay and for muscle recovery consume healthy proteins like beans,
pulses, tofu and nuts.Researches state that drinking coffee prior to your workout will have a
marked effect on the total outcome of your fitness levels. Downing 3-4
cups of coffee without cream and sugar, 30 mins before your work out is
recommended to give you that energy boost and accelerate fat loss. It is
generally said that organic, whole bean black coffee is the one
guaranteed to give all the benefits.
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