Eat to boost endurance

EAT RIGHT : Eat to boost endurance

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LENTILS
LENTILS’ iron helps you produce hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in your blood. In one study, cyclists who
ate lentils rode 20 minutes longer than those who ate a different snack. Sass suggests a lentil salad 30 to 40 minutes preworkout.
BEET JUICE
Studies show it can help you exercise 14 percent longer.
The nitrates in beets reduce your muscles’ need for oxygen, so they can push you through that tough final stretch.HONEY
Drizzle a teaspoon on a banana to benefit from the slow release of natural sugars, which your body converts to energy.
BELL PEPPER
During distance exercise, your body taps into stored fat and carbs for fuel. To access fat—and stave off fatigue-you need an adequate supply of vitamin C in your blood. Peppers have more than twice the amount of an orange.
peanutMAKE PEANUTS YOUR 3 P.M. SNACK
Almonds and walnuts get all the love, but humble peanuts are just as good for your heart, a Vanderbilt University study found. They’re full of healthy fat, fiber, vitamins, and polyphenols, which keep inflammation at bay and your blood vessels flexible, lowering your risk of heart disease, says study author Xiao-Ou Shu, M.D., Ph.D. Goes without saying, but stick with the natural kind, rather than sugary or salty types.
Source : Magazine SHAPE June 2015, EAT RIGHT

 

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