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.
MAKE 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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