Getting Through an Intense Workout - 5 Power Foods For a High-Energy Diet

[Natasha Kennedy]

For anyone who is undergoing an intense home workout, the secret to
success is providing your body with the energy it needs not only to
get through the home exercise program, but also through the rest of
the day. Items such as energy bars and supplements are a good place to
start. To really increase your energy output and enjoy the health
benefits, include these 5 power-boosting foods in your diet every day:
1. Bananas
This is one of the best snacks around when it comes to raising your
energy level for an intense home workout. This type of fruit contains
carbohydrates, but they are easily broken down by your body to give
you the power you need right away. Bananas are also well known for
being high in potassium, a nutrient that needs to be replenished
frequently. This is because potassium is an electrolyte that is lost
through stress and heavy exercise. To further increase the effects of
bananas, mix it with a protein-rich food.
2. Yogurt
The active ingredient in yogurt that will get you through a home
exercise program like the P90X is magnesium. This nutrient not only
helps your body to process carbohydrates and proteins needed for
energy, but is also helps to release that energy into the body
properly. This is why it is a great addition to bananas. If you don't
care for yogurt, try things such as cheese and skim milk that are low
in harmful fats.
3. Oatmeal
There is a reason this food is used most often at breakfast time. This
food contains important components that will lengthen the life of your
body's energy sources. Therefore, consuming oatmeal will ensure you
have enough get-up-and-go to make it past your high-level home workout
and through to your next meal with ease. The vitamin B found in this
power food also helps convert carbohydrates. As an added benefit,
large flake oats contain low GI carbs that take longer to digest so
that it lengthens the lifespan of it's nutrients and keeps you fuller
longer.
4. Green Tea
You probably know about the great antioxidant properties of green tea,
but did you know that the EGCG antioxidant it contains causes your
body and mind to work more efficiently? This means that a home workout
like the P90X will be more effective. Green tea is a great way to keep
hydrated as well. This will help your body regulate its temperature,
move energy through your muscles, and prevent you from wearing out.
5. 80% Dark Chocolate
Chocolate does contain some caffeine and sugars, but when you eat
small amounts of it each day, the health and energy benefits are
fantastic. The high level of cocoa contains an abundance of
antioxidants and compounds such as phenylethylamine that can provide
you with long-lasting energy for a home exercise program like the P90X
that requires an abundance of energy. It also helps your body to
process other nutrients, raise your iron levels, and other pleasant
side effects involving the hormone dopamine.
These power foods will give you the nutrients you need to continue
through your day after an intense home workout. You won't have to deal
with fatigue, which will not only make you feel better, but will help
you keep up the momentum for your home exercise program.

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[Laurel Chase-Dunn]

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www.KangenWaterMagic.com

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