Nutrition: 5 Essential Superfoods
Superfoods are unrefined foods that are known to contain high levels of rich nutrients and antioxidants.
They also generally contain healthy fats with tons of fiber to help ease digestion, fight off diabetes and even ward off cancer. It’s clearly a good idea to incorporate them into your diet for overall health and to bump up your performance on the bike. Here are our five favourites:
DATES
With their caramel-like taste, dates are also known as nature’s pudding. They are a low GI and antioxidant-rich energy source that’ll put some watts into your cadence.
GREEK YOGHURT
Greek yoghurt is lower in sugar than regular variants and is packed with calcium, protein, probiotics, iodine and Vitamin B12 – pretty much all the good stuff you’ll need to perform. It also lowers blood pressure and encourages good mental health.
OATS
Oats are not only known for warming you up before hitting the frosty trails, they are also one of the most nutrient-dense foods out there! This long-forgotten staple food is an excellent fuel source that also assists with lowering your blood pressure. The high magnesium content can delay the onset of muscle cramps.
DARK CHOCOLATE
Dark chocolate can improve blood flow, reduce inflammation, improve brain function and is a powerful source of antioxidants. Although it’s super yummy and tempting – you don’t need to eat the whole bar, every day to reap the health benefits.
BANANAS
Bananas are not only a great source of energy, but also a blood sugar regulator. Their handy packaging makes them perfect for a mid-ride snack and they’re an excellent pre-ride fuel source.//