The Best Whole Foods That Are Better Than Fitness Supplements
If ever you’ve looked seriously into getting shape and transforming your body into something more impressive and intimidating, then there’s a good chance you will have looked into using the wide range of supplements that are sold at health stores and gyms. Whether your interest lies in protein shakes, in testosterone boosters, or in multivitamins there are a range of different ways to enhance your body as long as you have the money and you don’t mind the side effects.
What makes this strange though is that there are actually a vast range of ways you can achieve these same results without having to spend a fortune on supplements that have potentially dodgy ingredients. Many of the key ingredients in these products are available much more cheaply in your food or in nature, and by getting the benefits this way you can enjoy the same benefits with none of the downsides – the way nature intended.
Here then are some of the best foods that can act just like health supplements:
Garlic:
If you have ever considered using nitric oxide to increase your circulation and get a better ‘pump’ in your workouts then you will probably have spent a lot of money for just a few tablets. The good news though is that you could have enjoyed these same benefits by consuming some raw garlic (try grating it onto your food) which is similarly a vasodilator meaning it will widen your blood vessels and help you get more blood and nutrients around your body.
Red Grapes:
Think that creatine is the best way to boost your energy? Or perhaps an energy bar? Think again. Red grapes contain an antioxidant called ‘resveratrol’ and this substance can help to thicken your mitochondria. Not only does this then result in sturdier cells that won’t be damaged by toxins, but it also means your cells will be more efficient at creating energy to fuel those cells. Our mitochondria are the ‘fuel cells’ of our body, so by improving their efficiency you can improve your own energy efficiency too.
Egg:
Protein shake is very convenient to use, but it’s actually just made by extracting whey from milk (most is anyway) and then slapping an obscene price tag on it. Eating egg whites can help you to get the same quality of protein with an even better amino-acid profile but is much cheaper. You can also get nice lean protein from tuna fish, from chicken and from pork. Make sure to vary your protein source so that you vary your amino acids, and so that you don’t overdose in mercury (tuna) or cholesterol (egg).
These are just some examples of how you can get supplement-like effects naturally. Look into all the natural supplements out there for many more.
