Athlete Friendly Foods

There are certain foods that are better for athletic performance than others. Some foods boost energy and increase endurance. Others boost can boost dexterity and high and eye coordination. Some are better simply because they are easier on the stomach so they won't cause you to want to run to the restroom. If you are a competitive athlete, consider having more of the following four food items.

Non-wheat pasta - Wheat is generally good for you. It provides fiber and slow burning complex carbohydrates. However, many wheat products have gluten, a protein that can cause serious digestive health problems. If you are sensitive to gluten, try opting for non wheat pastas, which are made from non grain ingredients such as rice and corn. If you are carbo loading for a big race, you can feel great knowing that non wheat pastas have more carbohydrates per serving than traditional pasta.

Milk - It has casein protein, which is a slower digesting protein. This means that you will have a steadier stream of energy compared to when drinking things loaded with simple carbohydrates, such as fruit juices, which have a dramatic drop in energy after an initial spike.

Apples - The skins in apples contain a substance called quercetin, a natural energy booster. A July 2009 study shared in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded that taking 1000 milligrams of quercetin per day increases endurance by sixteen percent.

Coffee - There are numerous studies showing that consuming moderate amounts of caffeinated beverages indeed increase athletic performance. Aside from that, a new study shared in the June 2009 American Journal of Epidemiology concluded that drinking four or more cups of coffee per day increase lung function.

By: Blake Z Wright

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