Womens health magazine did some research oon the best foods to help amp up your fitness regimine. If you are stuck on the same old same old, while trying to figure out the best thing to eat before your next workout, check out the following list.Avocados - healthy fats to keep you strong and injury-free
Whole grain bagels - complex carbs that deliver energy over a longer period of time
Bananas - potassium for fluid absorption and carbohydrates for energy
Berries - potent nutrients to protect you from free radicals
Carrots - potassium and complex carbs for muscle energy, controlling blood pressure and muscle contractions
Whole grain cereal - complex carbs and protein for endurance and muscle building
Chicken thighs - iron, zinc, B vitamins for energy
Chocolate milk - calcium, vitamins, minerals, cocoa to replenish muscles
Low fat cottage cheese - protein, calcium, carbs for healing muscle tears
Cranberries - carbs for energy and proanthocyanins to prevent urinary tract infections
Eggs - iron and lecithin for brain power
Ground flaxseed - lignans, fiber for digestive health
Hummus - complex carbs, protein, unsaturated fats
Oranges - vitamin C to repair muscle tissue
Peanuts - healthy fat improves endurance
Potatoes w/salt - replaces electrolytes, offers potassium
Salmon - monounsaturated and omega fats reduce abdominal fat
Whey protein - best assortment of amino acids to repair and build muscle
Yogurt - probiotics, energy boost
Whole grain bagels - complex carbs that deliver energy over a longer period of time
Bananas - potassium for fluid absorption and carbohydrates for energy
Berries - potent nutrients to protect you from free radicals
Carrots - potassium and complex carbs for muscle energy, controlling blood pressure and muscle contractions
Whole grain cereal - complex carbs and protein for endurance and muscle building
Chicken thighs - iron, zinc, B vitamins for energy
Chocolate milk - calcium, vitamins, minerals, cocoa to replenish muscles
Low fat cottage cheese - protein, calcium, carbs for healing muscle tears
Cranberries - carbs for energy and proanthocyanins to prevent urinary tract infections
Eggs - iron and lecithin for brain power
Ground flaxseed - lignans, fiber for digestive health
Hummus - complex carbs, protein, unsaturated fats
Oranges - vitamin C to repair muscle tissue
Peanuts - healthy fat improves endurance
Potatoes w/salt - replaces electrolytes, offers potassium
Salmon - monounsaturated and omega fats reduce abdominal fat
Whey protein - best assortment of amino acids to repair and build muscle
Yogurt - probiotics, energy boost
