Food fit for sports people.

Proud as we are of all our athletes, swimmers, team sport players and the numerous other sports that keep us occupied, we often overlook the fact that in order for athletes to keep fit regularly, they have to stick to an appropriate diet. A nutrition filled diet that has all the right amounts of vitamins, minerals, supplements, organic substances such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats and not to forget the different types of fluids.

Hereunder is a list of foods that is mandatory of a sportsperson.

Food types that contain Carbohydrates - Food sources of carbohydrates include cereals, bagels, fruits, rice, dairy products, pasta, dry beans, bread, starchy vegetables (e.g., potatoes and corn), sodas, candy, fruit drink sand baked desserts.

Food that has Fat - Food sources of fats, also called lipids, include oils from plants (especially healthy, are the oils from seeds, olives, peanuts, and nuts), animal fats and fish oils, higher fat dairy products, salad dressings, and baked products/desserts.

Sources of food with Calcium in them - Food sources of calcium include milk and milk products, calcium-fortified milk substitutes (e.g., soy-based), calcium-fortified orange juice, tofu packed in calcium brine, canned fish with bones, almonds, broccoli and dark green leafy vegetables, fortified cereals (check labels), coffee lattes, mochas, cappuccinos, etc., calcium supplements.

Food that contains Iron - Food sources of iron include meat (especially red meats), poultry, fish, egg yolks, iron-fortified cereals, bread and other grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, dark green leafy vegetables, and dried fruits

Including food sources, there are a whole lot of other supplements and health drinks that need to be consumed regularly.

Food to eat, two to three hours before an exercise or a competition

1.     Yogurt with Graham Crackers

2.     A Bowl of cereal with low-fat milk.

3.     Low fat, Granola bar.

4.     Fig newtons and a glass of low-fat milk.

5.     A Bagel with a slice of low-fat cheese.

6.     A fruit smoothie made with non-fat yogurt.

7.     Oatmeal made with raisins and low-fat milk.

How you can also be just as fit as a sportsperson, just by following the below, coupled with the food listed above.

That epiphanic moment when you realize what your exercise routine is missing all this time… Did you know that swimming is an all-round exercise? It not only increases our lung capacity but also exercises it, tones our arm muscles, broadens and strengthens our shoulders, tones our stomach, hips AND waist and not to forget the ample exercise it gives to our legs while kicking. That just about covers fitness of our entire body.

Swimming is a great way to lose weight although some effort is involved in making it a successful endeavor. Regular swimming can reduce the risk of chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke. It can also boost your mood and keep your weight under control.

The refreshing exercise also allows our mood to become better, no matter how strenuous and vigorous it is and it improves our sleep as well for the same reason. The best part of swimming is that the water takes care of you most of the time because of the buoyancy, making it easier for us to move about. Not to forget the fact that one does not sweat when one swims! For people with high blood pressure and cholesterol, it is a great way to keep them in check. So what are y'all ​waiting for?

Get out those swimming costumes and dive into that pool! As Dara Torres rightly says, “The water doesn’t know how old you are.” (Age Is Just a Number: Achieve Your Dreams at Any Stage