We've all heard about the benefits of nuts over the years, and the hype is 100% true. Theyโre packed with healthy fats, antioxidants, protein and a bunch of nutrients key to athletic performance. I love topping my breakfast porridge, yogurt, and salads with nuts or just grabbing a handful as a snack in between meals. Here are 5 different nuts to consider adding to meals or as snacks on the go! ๐ฅ
๐๐น๐บ๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐: Great source for magnesium, manganese and vitamins E and B. Their high antioxidant content results in increased stamina and faster recovery time.
๐ฃ๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐ผ๐: Nutrient dense with high levels of potassium, vitamins A, B6, manganese and copper. Replacing minerals lost during exercise is crucial for muscle function and the zeaxanthin in pistachios has been shown to reduce muscle degeneration.
๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป๐: High for manganese, antioxidants, and good for your cardiovascular system. Studies have shown regularly eating pecans improves cardiovascular lipid profiles, and the antioxidant properties boost muscle repair and reduce recovery time.
๐๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐๐: A nutritional powerhouse with high levels of vitamin K, magnesium, copper, iron, selenium, zinc and phosphorous. This increases red blood cell production, helps reduce cramps and muscle spasms, and improves recovery.
๐ช๐ฎ๐น๐ป๐๐๐: One of the best nuts for brain health with twice as many antioxidants as most other nuts. Walnuts are also extremely high in omega-3 fatty acids and have been shown to lower LDL cholesterol.
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