Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Great Fruits For Jocks

By George Dodson


Athletes are different in the 21st century. With the improvements in technology, we are now able to use high-tech training equipments. Modern equipments are now able to increase the endurance and power of every athlete quickly and efficiently. With these improvements in training programs as well as scientifically designed diet programs every athlete is not guaranteed to perform at their best.

If you are an athlete then you will need to always take into consideration your diet. The old adage, "you are what you eat" is very true. 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. That includes such things as fruits and vegetables. These goods have the proper and right amount of nutrition that the body needs. With this pointed out, what would be the recommended fruit for athletes?

Since athletes are very much into draining the body of energy, it is recommended that they have a fruit that is rich in carbohydrates as well as proteins. An athlete will require at least 10 percent of protein, 60 percent of calories and just 30 percent of fat. These nutrients can be found on fruits such as bananas, mangoes, berries as well as cherries. These are best prepared by making them into fruit smoothies. 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. On special occasions, you might want to load up on carbs. The best way to do that with fruits such as apples, bananas, mangoes, pears, pineapple, and grapes. Simply drink this smoothie before any workout or exercise to get the best results. When you're exercising make sure you drink plenty of water or some form of diluted fruit juice.

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. There is not restriction to what fruit you can eat to have these nutrients - you can eat any fruit that you would like. However, there are still those fruits that can provide the most nutrients compared to other fruits. You can simply research on these fruits. Of course, you'll be looking for fruits that have the highest vitamin and nutrient content and benefits. One fruit that has the most benefits is the blackberry which is filled with high folate, vitamin D and calcium which is good for the bones. Furthermore, it possesses protein as well as iron. Among the best providers of vitamin C is the Kiwi fruit. In addition there good source of copper zinc and potassium.

Other fruits can also be know as super fruits. This include various types of berries including noni and pomegranates. Getting these in their natural state, will greatly help you in your athletics.

Almost all fruits are recommended for any 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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