The 10 best "fitness" foods for women that you aren't eating

10. PEANUTS

Peanuts are a great source of 'good fat' that will help you when your energy is depleted.

9. ORANGES

They are a great source of vitamin C, but what most people overlook is the fact that they are portable. Ladies you can put these in your gymbag, your laptop bag, overnight bag, or even your purse. Do not sleep on the power of oranges. Vitamin C has also been shown to help ward of winter sick bugs that could be lurking this flu season.

8. EGGS

This should already be a staple of your meal plan. Eggs help keep you full and the yolk is a good source of iron and lecithin for brain power.

7. CRANBERRIES

No no no...I am not talking about Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice that has high fructose corn syrup and additives included in the ingredients. I am talking about the raw fruit. This is another fruit that you can put into your purse as a snack at work, or in your laptop bag. Cranberries also have natural ingredients that help to fight Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) and flush your system.

6. LOW-FAT COTTAGE CHEESE

Remember the 'low fat' portion first and foremost. Cottage Cheese is a great source of protein (14g) per cup serving. You get a power punch of protein with only 5g of carbohydrates so there is not a huge protein vs. carb tradeoff. Everyone knows that protein is crucial to muscle recovery.

5. CHICKEN THIGHS

Dark Meat Poultry is lower in fat than red meat, but it carries all of the iron, zinc, and B vitamins that women will need throughout their lives. Zinc and Iron will help boost your energy as well.

4. WHOLE GRAIN CEREAL

This is a great pre-workout snack food. Again another portable food that you can use on the run. Feuling up with this food will make your exercise session more intense.

3. CARROTS

Great! for your vision. This powerful food has complex carbs that help provide energy to muscles as well as help with the contraction in your muscles. This is another good way to keep your blood pressure in check too.


2. AVOCADOS

Why is there a 'fat' so high on my list? The reason why is because of the Mono-unsaturated fat that helps to lower cholesterol. This is a great example of a fat that should be heavy in your rotation. "Diets" (which of course at bootcamp I DO NOT RECOMMEND! You should be watching what you are eating, and not 'dieting') with low fats weaken muscles and contribute to joint pain. This is a great way to get your fat in your daily intake without feeling guilty about unnecessary sugars, or if you are woried about consuming too much fat in your daily consumption.

1. BERRIES

Berries are great in every form. They contain powerful powerful antioxidants that help to protect your muscles from damage. When you shop for berries look for berries that are darker in pigment which means that they are more nutrient dense. Blackberries are my favorite. Just in case anyone wanted to know :o) lol. Blueberries are a close second with my whole grain cereal!

I hope this helps you guys!

OVER AND OUT!