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5 Athlete Superfoods

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5 Athlete Super Foods

5 Athlete Super Foods.  If you want your athlete to stay healthy, strong, and perform at a high level, one key component is what they are putting into their bodies. Food is the fuel to not only give your athlete energy but also speed up recovery, reduce inflammation, and help the brain function and focus. Former UCLA athletic performance dietitian Lauren Papanos shares her top 5 Superfoods for athletes.

  • Blueberries - food for athletes
    Rich in polyphenols/antioxidants to reduce oxidative stress from exercise.
  • DAIRY - Athlete Super Food
    Contains leucine, an amino acid that is essential to the recovery process post-exercise. Organic is best, if possible, to eliminate any potential antibiotic/hormone residue from cows.
  • Pineapple - athlete super food
    Rich in bromelain, an enzyme that assists with the healing process, especially during injury.
  • SALMON - Athlete Super Food
    A lot omega 3’s to aid in the recovery and repair process by reducing inflammation. Wild is best, if possible, it is a richer source of natural omega 3 and does not contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)-chemicals.)
  • Tart Cherry Juice - athlete super food
    The melatonin and anthocyanin’s reduce exercise induced inflammation.

 

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