Top Super Foods for Health and Fitness

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When you add these super foods in your regular diet, It will not only make you fit but also make you healthy.

1. Avocado
2. Chicken
3. Eggs
4. Salmon
5. Beets
6. Sweet Potatoes
7. Pineapple
8. Chocolate Milk
9. Hemp seeds
10. Turmeric
11. Ginger
12. Watermelon

Avocado

Avocados are rich in mono and polyunsaturated fats, which help to lower bad cholesterol and promote lean muscle growth. It is also an anti-inflammatory food.

Chicken

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Chicken is a source of high quality protein and essential amino acids which when consumed post-workout along with veggies will help in muscle building and repair.

Eggs

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Eggs contain a plethora of vitamins and minerals along with high biological value proteins. It contains healthy fats for the heart and brain. It supports muscle growth and helps in fat loss.

Salmon

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Salmon is rich in omega 3, which helps in building muscles, post-workout recovery and reduces soreness in muscles.

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Beets

Beets contain nitrates, which increases inflow of oxygen to the muscles. A glass of beetroot juice 1-1.5 hours before a session or run will enhance strength, stamina and endurance.

Sweet Potatoes

They contain complex carbohydrates, which have low glycemic index. It digests slowly and provides energy to the body for long. It also has anti-inflammatory effect.

Pineapple

Pineapples heals injuries faster as it contains an enzyme named bromelain, which has anti-inflammatory effect.

Chocolate Milk

It is the best post-workout drink as it contains ideal carb to protein ratio essential for recovery and rehydration. It also contains magnesium, which helps in recovery.

Hemp Seeds

They are natural appetite suppressants, which keep you full longer and avoid sugar cravings. It is full of protein, fats, antioxidants and other essential nutrients.

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Turmeric

Curcumin in turmeric has anti-inflammatory effect, which protects an athlete from any damage and gives a good night sleep.

Ginger

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Ginger helps delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) as it is a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory.

Watermelon

Watermelon contains an amino acid L-citrulline , which helps in recovery as it helps in faster removal of lactic acid than normal.

That’s it for today. Hope now you are all get that you must add these super foods in your and your family’s diet. Have a healthy Year ahead.

Stay Healthy, Stay Happy

Source : The Fitness Currency