Want to know what foods that will boost your muscle gains and prime your energy fuels? Take one from the team, the NFL that is. If you have been around for the past 10 years, you have seen the Campbell soup commercials with the proud mom's endorsing chunky soup as the best addition to their son's diets. Well, that's true, but no one can live on Campbell's soup alone.
During football season, players aren't trying to lean out or gain mass. These diets are reserved for the off-season. These guys are on the field warming up and playing for hours on end so they need foods that will keep them in the game and performing at their best.
The average person does not need to take in as many calories as an NFL player, however, the foods outlined below are designed to help bring your game to the next level. Leslie Bonci, the Pittsburgh Steelers' team nutrition consultant, says it best, " Men should learn to treat their bodies like a business, like the NFL players do."
Eggs - Muscle-Building, Immunity, Vision
Waffles - Cardio Fuel
Fruit – Hydration
Milk – Strong Bones, Muscle Contraction
Chicken Breast – Lean Muscle, Energy, Memory
Fish - Anti-inflammation, Muscle Repair, Immune Function
Vegetables – Hydration, Muscle Repair
Pasta and Rice – Energy, Speed Recovery
Sports Drinks – Hydration, Prevent Muscle Cramping
Sodium-Rich Foods – Retain Water, Prevent Muscle Cramping
Ice Cream – Cool Down Treat
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Hey Don, Your blog looks GREAT! It' been awhile since I read it, and the links and visuals are really good. You have inspired me to get going and I haven't stopped since. I am doing Step class at the gym 3x week, and taking up Ball Room dancing! Now that Spring is springing I plan to add walking back into my routine.
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That is awesome! Keep up the good work, mom!
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