Nutrition is critical to optimal performance. This is typically an individuals' biggest limiting factor. Poor nutrition is what can hold you back from your best performance and just feeling overall healthy! So what are some foods that can help improve your nutrition? Here is a list of 21 super foods that I recommend you start including in your everyday/weekly nutrition and putting on your grocery list!
1. Red Meat (Grass fed preferred)
2. Salmon
3. Eggs
4. Plain Greek Yogurt, Cottage Cheese, or Coconut Milk Yogurt
5. Protein Supplements (Whey, Milk, or Plant Protein Sources)
6. Spinach
7. Tomatoes
8. Cruciferous Vegetables (Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts, etc.)
9. Mixed Berries (Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, etc.)
10. Oranges
11. Mixed Beans/Peas (Black Beans, Lentils, Split Peas, etc.)
12. Quinoa
13. Whole Oats (Large Flakes)
14. Raw, Unsalted Mixed Nuts (Pecans, Walnuts, Cashews, Brazil Nuts, etc.)
15. Avocados
16. Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) & Coconut Oil
17. Fish Oil (Salmon, Anchovy, Menhaden, Krill) or Algae Oil
18. Flax Seeds (Ground)
19. Green Tea
20. Greens+ (Fruits & Vegetable Blend Supplement)
21. Liquid Exercise Drinks (BCAAs)
This list of "superfoods" are rich in macronutrients, micronutrients and phytonutrients. Many lower and calories and higher in fiber also! Try to build your nutrition around these foods and you will have a nutrient dense grocery list that will leave you and your body happy!
If you don't take care of your body now, where are you going to live the rest of your life??
Good Nutrition Makes Happy You, Performance & Running :)
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