Every Single Olympic Athlete Swears By This One Healthy Food

Eat Like An Olympian By Isadora Baum While there are many healthy foods an Olympic athlete incorporates into their diet while training to keep both their mind and body in tip-top shape, there is one food that stands out among several athletes. It's the ever-trendy, light-yet-satiating, vitamin-packed fruit: avocado. Avocados are packed with monounsaturated fats (which are key for repairing muscles) and electrolytes, like potassium and magnesium, that can help activate your muscles and prevent them from cramping. The fruit also boasts fiber and protein, both of which allow you to stay full throughout the duration of your workout. Not only should athletes pregame with potassium- and magnesium-rich foods before training or competing, but it's also important they replenish their bodies with them post-workout as well. "Your body uses potassium for proper kidney and heart function, muscle contraction, and nerve transmission, and it's very important to replenish potassium after working out since we lose electrolytes in sweat," says Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN, and author of "The Protein-Packed Breakfast Club." The prebiotic fiber in avocados also plays a role in gut health, which, aside from keeping you regular, can also support your immune system. "The heart-healthy monounsaturated fat in avocados can act as an immune system nutrient booster by helping increase the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E," says Harris-Pincus. At the link below, you’ll find the Olympians who swear by eating avocado, as well as a few suggestions on how to incorporate the fruit into your own meals throughout the week.   READ THE FULL ARTICLE    Latest Grocery & Healthy Eating News Think your favorite grocery items are shrinking in size? Turns out, you may be right. Food brands admit that these six products are actually getting smaller. Almonds are perhaps one of the richest sources of vitamin E, which can help protect your cells from oxidative stress (among other benefits). Here’s a list of foods that contain more vitamin E than almonds so you know where else you can turn to get your daily dose. Costco shoppers, hold on to your wallets: It's possible you could soon be looking at a significant price hike for your membership, according to experts.   Green tea is well known for having a few incredible health benefits—but have you heard of these secret effects of drinking green tea? Some may come as a welcome surprise!  What's In Our Cart?   Costco isn't exactly the foremost answer when asked which grocery chain sells the most healthy food items. But did you know that in 2017, Costco eclipsed Whole Foods in organic food sales? No joke. If you're looking to get or stay in shape, here are a few items to buy in bulk next time you're at Costco that, according to nutrition experts, will give you the nutrients and energy your body needs.   HEALTHIEST COSTCO FOODS TO BUY IN BULK   What To Cook This Week   Sweet Heat Chili Maple Grilled Corn Make the most of your fresh summer corn with this delicious sweet chili maple grilled corn! Between the sweet maple syrup and the spicy Ancho chili, your tastebuds will be doing a happy dance. This recipe is courtesy of Eat This, Not That! Medical Board Expert Claudia Sidoti. What you'll need: corn, grapeseed oil, butter, Ancho chili powder, garlic powder, chipotle chili powder, maple syrup, hot sauce, salt and pepper   GET THE RECIPE   What's Trending On Social Media   These are some of the most filling fruits in Mother Nature’s candy shop… 📆 Dates: If you’re worried about the sugar, stop yourself after two, and top them with some all-natural nut butter. It’s the perfect salty-sweet, protein-rich combo. 😍 🥑 Avocado: Jam-packed with fiber, just half of an avo serves up 25% of your daily recommended intake. 🤯 🍌 Banana: A banana’s water, fiber, and potassium content can fight off water retention and bloat, and also aids in post-workout muscle recovery. 💪   FOLLOW US NOW FOR MORE!   About Contact Us FAQs Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Preferences © 2021 Galvanized Media, All Rights Reserved.