You Are What You Eat

I am sure you have all heard "You Are What You Eat". . . well believe it! You must eat to perform at your best mentally and physically. Why continue to throw down foods that do not help you perform and look your your best?

Here are a few power foods that you should start adding to your diet.

Eggplant
Thiamine (aka B1) helps in breakdown of carbs, fats & proteins (for energy sources) and may even help manage stress. It also promotes a healthy nervous and cardiovascular system.

Potassium helps maintain muscle strength & contraction as well as overall metabolic function.

Asparagus
Vitamin K helps promote bone density.

Vitamin C does so many things including promoting the production of collagen which maintains skin health (and appearance) as well as health of tendons, ligaments, blood vessels.

Asparagus acts as a mild diuretic as well as boost metabolism of carbs. Its high insoluble fiber content also improves the digestive tract and reduces the amount of fat your body will absorb.

Red Bell Pepper
Vitamin C & Vitamin A are abundant in this power house food. Vitamin C will help fat burning hormones that also can help boost moods. It also improves the dilation of blood vessels which translates into improved fitness performance and nutrient delivery to body. The Vitamin C along with Vitamin A work together as powerful antioxidants to neutralize free radicals ~ preventing the build up of cholesterol in the arteries. Vitamin A promotes lung health as well as keeps skin stay at its best.

With all of these benefits why not add these magical foods to your meals? They will not only add flavor and diversity but also will keep you at your healthiest!



Resource: Oxygen Magazine, March 2010, "Vegetables You Must Eat" by Jerry Kindela, MA, DHS