Its a rare occasion that we recommend anything out of a package and that is by any way “processed”. While it is the ideal to eat organic minimally processed foods, engineered foods such as UCAN do have their place in training. This recipe is a slow burning, high fiber and full of awesome fruit energy - to help fuel before or during a workout. Lean Endurance takeaways;
Steady energy.
Allows the body to burn fat for fuel due to the very minimal insulin response.
Healthy, efficient calories.
“moves the dial” in the leaning out process and enhances body composition.
Probiotic bacteria found in yogurt can help athletic performance by improving the body’s immune function. Probiotics have also been shown to enhance recovery from fatigue and maintain a healthy gastrointestinal tract. Greek yogurt has a thick, creamy texture, and typically has up to twice the protein and half of the sugar of American yogurts. Lean endurance take;
That nutritional profile may benefit athletes looking to maintain or lose weight, as protein has been shown to satiate hunger better than carbs.
You will be less likely to reach for more food after downing a Greek yogurt, as eating foods high in protein suppresses energy intake for up to three hours.
For a fun, immuno-boosting dessert, try making pomegranate popsicles. Just pour pomegranate juice into popsicle molds, stick them in the freezer, then enjoy. Lean endurance take;
Pomegranates have long been touted for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and heart-healthy properties.
But perhaps one of the fruit’s best advantages for an athlete is its ability to boost the immune system.
One way to boost that immune system: drink pomegranate juice. One study found that drinking about 3.5 ounces of the juice three times per week strengthens the body’s immunity.
Sweet and delicious there are many reasons to chose this awesome dried fruit for your post activity workout. To replenish carbohydrates there is no better way than natures candy! Timing benefits post workout include;
They’re packed with slow-burning carbs
They help prevent muscle cramps with loads of potassium.
They can help you recover faster
They’re a natural sweetener
Dates are a great natural sweetener to add to low-sugar smoothies, energy bars, or even to sweeten oatmeal
