Saturday, August 10, 2013

Fruits For Athletes: Which Are Your Choices?

By George Dodson


Today's athletes are quite different. With the improvements in technology, we are now able to use high-tech training equipments. These new equipment are able to mold athletes to perform better and last longer. New concepts in training, combined with scientifically designed diets lead to much better performance and just about all athletics.

With regards to maintaining an athletic body one must consider his or her diet. Just like that old adage which goes "you are what you eat", you should also consider your food. You will need to watch for your diet if you are an athlete or if you're performing stressful and difficult tasks. You will need to consider what type of food you are taking into your body as well as its nutritional contents and vitamins. These are commonly present on fruits and vegetables. These fruits and vegetables are equipped with all your nutrition requirements. One of the best fruits for athletes?

Along with proteins, carbohydrates as well as a small amount of fat is needed by athletes to endure fatigue and to increase their energy levels. That breaks down into approximately 60% of your calories from carbohydrates and about 10% from proteins, followed by fats. Such essential nutrients are present in fruits like bananas, cherries, berries and mangoes. Among the best preparations for these fruits is when you have it as a smoothie. You can add your favorite juice if desired.

The old adage of carb loading is not really the best practice. It's much better to eat a healthy diet all the time. You can only load up on carbs on special occasion. You can also make fruit smoothie for fruits such as apples, bananas, pears and grapes. You do this several hours before you exercise. Likewise you can also drink your fruit smoothie diluted with water for best benefits.

At the end of every exercise it is recommended that you replenish the lost glucose of the body. You can do so by simply eating an apple or a banana.

Most fruits, especially in their natural state, without a lot of additives such as pesticides and chemicals used as preservatives, are good for you. You can eat any of these fruits that you desire to acquire your body's need for nutrition. Of course, there are still those fruits that posses more nutrients and vitamins compared to other fruits. You would want to research on which fruit is which. You'll want fruits that are especially high in vitamins and minerals. A good example of which is the blackberry which is rich in folate, calcium as well as vitamin D. They also contain protein and iron. When it comes to vitamin C, Kiwis are the best source. In addition there good source of copper zinc and potassium.

There are also those that many of us call the super fruits. This include various types of berries including noni and pomegranates. Eating these fruits at their fresh state will guarantee that you'll be having all the specified nutrients and vitamins.

Just about all fruits are healthy for you as an athlete. Of course there are those fruits that specially give more advantage to you as an athlete and it is important to note of these fruits.




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