When it comes to maximizing your workouts, your diet and physical activity work together.
What we eat before and after exercise, as well as in everyday life, can make a huge difference in how we perform during activity.
Research shows that exercise informs food choices, and people who exercise make more nutritious choices. Nutrition also supports muscle recovery by reducing inflammation.
Consuming the right amounts of macronutrients—carbohydrates, protein, and fat—to fuel our bodies is important for optimal exercise performance.
- Carbohydrates are our bodies’ preferred source of fuel. They give us the energy we need to go about our day and maximize workouts and athletic performance.
- Protein is important for building muscle as well as the repair and recovery of bones, joints, and ligaments after a workout.
- Fat keeps us full and satisfied, helps cushion our bones and joints, and increases the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, E, D, and K.
What To Eat For Optimal Performance? Top 20 foods to increase body strength muscle and bone:
- Bananas
- Broccoli
- Avocado
- Milk
- Yoghurt
- Apples
- Ragi
- Eggs
- Peanuts+ peanut butter
- Fish 3 times a week
- Honey
- Mango
- Papaya
- Red meat
- Spinach
- Paprika
- Watermelon
- Amla
- Tomatoes
- Chia seeds
