This post was originally published as 19 Best Fitness Foods by Laurel on Health Food blog.
Women’s Health Magazine came up with another wonderful list: the 19 best fitness foods for women. Wondering what to grab to eat before your next workout? Check out this list for some tasty options. (I’m sure they are great choices for men too).
- Avocados – healthy fats to keep you strong and injury-free
- Whole grain bagels – complex carbs that deliver energy over a longer period of time
- Bananas - potassium for fluid absorption and carbohydrates for energy
- Berries – potent nutrients to protect you from free radicals
- Carrots - potassium and complex carbs for muscle energy, controlling blood pressure and muscle contractions
- Whole grain cereal - complex carbs and protein for endurance and muscle building
- Chicken thighs - iron, zinc, B vitamins for energy
- Chocolate milk – calcium, vitamins, minerals, cocoa to replenish muscles
- Low fat cottage cheese – protein, calcium, carbs for healing muscle tears
- Cranberries - carbs for energy and proanthocyanins to prevent urinary tract infections
- Eggs - iron and lecithin for brain power
- Ground flaxseed – lignans, fiber for digestive health
- Hummus – complex carbs, protein, unsaturated fats
- Oranges – vitamin C to repair muscle tissue
- Peanuts – healthy fat improves endurance
- Potatoes w/salt – replaces electrolytes, offers potassium
- Salmon - monounsaturated and omega fats reduce abdominal fat
- Whey protein - best assortment of amino acids to repair and build muscle
- Yogurt - probiotics, energy boost
