Fitness Enthusiasts are such a breed apart!

Call them “Healthy Eaters” who have a ‘Super-disciplined’ approach to their endurance-boosting regimes – be it jogging, swimming, guymming, yoga, ballet, or trekking!

These fitness buffs are highly motivated & focused individuals, who are well-aware of their body strengths and weaknesses. They know their Stamina and have a strict Meal scheduled - pre- and post-workouts. They are rarely hooked on to processed foods.

Do you resonate with the above?

Here’s the catch!

You’ll find the below relatable too.

Athletic beings, post workout, necessarily binge on high-protein meals – as they subdue muscle exhaustion. They also consume high-carb meals prior to their training,to fuel them with the needful verve! Intermittent healthy snacking is also indispensable to them, to keep their physique charged through daily chores.

So, for the likes of them, it’s a game - of Energy spent in working out and Energy gained through food. When this nutrient balance hits the sweet spot; optimum Muscle Building or Athletic Performance is achieved. Bravo!

For example, for someone who gyms, getting Lean is the first priority. Only then the muscles can be popped out with a high-protein, low-carb diet. Along with Strength Training, off course!

A Swimmer on the other hand, needs precise nominal fat around the muscles to get optimum water-buoyancy. Hence, they prioritize low-glycemic carbs for energy and electrolytes for hydration.

To sum up, you could be indulging in Pilates, Boxing, Rock Climbing, Hiking or Salsa,…every exercise will demand a unique Diet, yet the basics of Fitness Diets remain unvaried. It’s all based on Energy Optimization!

It also helps to remember Chemical Strength-boosters are more harmful than Healthful!

Hence, here’s penning a list of Organic Superfoods that the Physical-exercise Enthusiasts around the World love to consume:

1.  Energy-full Oranges:

One fourth of an Orange contains four grams of Carbs!! Orange replenishes body Glycogen big time!! Just guzzle that Orange Juice post-exercise, next time! Vitamin C in Oranges also reduces Inflammation. It increases absorption of ‘Iron’ in the body, thus preventing Anemia; particularly in female athletes. It embodies ‘Potassium’, that soothes Muscle Cramps caused due to excessive perspiration too!

2. Long-Lasting Fuel - Nuts and Dried Fruits:

Nuts hold natural Fatty Acids! They level out Blood Sugar and maintain Carbs in the body over a longer period of time. Their Vitamin E is anti-inflammatory and hence great for bone health of Sports persons.

You’ll find Swimmers biting into Nuts to get energy reserves before training!!

Dried Fruits like apricots and raisins have naturally high sugar and are great energy boosters. Thinking of racing on the Tracks, get your bowl of Dried Fruits now!

3. Attain Muscle Recovery with Blueberries:

Blueberries help lessen muscle pain post strenuous exercise. They also enhance the Natural Killer Cells - type of White Blood Corpuscles in the body, strengthening Immunity.A study shows - regular consumption of Blueberries lowers oxidative stress and slows down Aging.

4. The “Vasodilator” Pomogrenate:

‘Nitrate’ present in Pomogrenate, gets converted into Nitrites in our body.During a work-out when muscles struggle for blood supply, this Nitrite converts to Nitric Oxide, bringing about vasodilation – widening of blood vessels - to deliver more blood to the muscles. This results in lesser oxygen usage by the muscle tissues. And heightens more Exercise Potential! Pomogrenate also reduced post-workout muscle soreness.

5. Iron-Rich Green Leafy Vegetables:

Green Leafy Vegetables rich in iron help Fitness lovers improve their endurance and delay fatigue. Green Vegetables are chock full of Vitamins and Minerals like Calcium,Vitamin C, Magnesium, Zinc and Fibre. They supply your body with Carbs in a form that’s easy on the blood sugar. High in ‘folic acid’ - Green Foods also promote quick Muscle Recovery!

6. More Stamina with Beetroot

This one works similar to Pomogrenate. Beetroot improves Exercise tolerance.Nitrates present in Beetroot, reduce the amount of Oxygen used during exercise.Hence, you feel less tired and more intent of exercising. This super veggie also packs an antioxidant called betalin, which promotes Heart Health.

7. Protein-packed Quinoa

It is one effective muscle building super grain! Quinoa, as a plant-based protein, carries nine essential Amino Acids, that optimize protein synthesis, post-workout! Lysine,one of the most abundant amino acids in Quinoa, brings about worthwhile Fat burning to release energy. Its fibre loaded constituents also facilitate Weight Loss.

8. Sweet Potato Stabilizer

Sweet Potatoes are a healthier choice than regular potatoes! This tuber loads on - slow-to-digest complex Carbs and dietary Fiber - that steadies Blood Sugar. It also plays vital role in skeletal and smooth muscle contraction.

9. Replenishment of Body Salts with Bananas

Every Runner’s favourite food! Bananas are an easily digestible and a total must-have before exercise! This take on-the-go Superfood replenishes Glycogen and major Salts, that are lost through your Sweat while sprinting! Its high levels of Potassium support muscle contraction and prevent cramps. Thinking of a Banana smoothie?

10. Anti-Inflammatory Salmon

Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Salmon improves Brain functioning. It also repairs connective tissues and helps sustaining muscle health. Salmon diminishes cellular level inflammation,leading to less exercise-induced pain and discomfort.  

11. Big on Amino Acids – that’s our Greek Yogurt !

Greek Yogurt has almost twice the protein of regular yogurt! It is rich in Amino acids aka the building blocks of Proteins, that repair muscle fibre damage to a great extent.Greek Yogurt combined with berries is the perfect post-exercise snack!

12. Healthy Weight Loss with Carrots

Carrots are full of Glucose and are a good pre-workout option. They help with weight management and fight osteoporosis. They also reduce muscle aches. “Beta” carotene present in Carrots is a well-known Immunity-Booster!

Hence, now that you have our Exercise-egging Organic Superfoods list ready –flaunt a Push-Up, Double-Leg Stretch, Backflip or Butterfly pose - with gusto!

For they say,

“Health is your ultimate Investment”

We know you realize this better than anyone else. This is only our humble attempt to help you live that “Fitness” dream!