Two cold ones a day have essential B vitamins. If you’re counting calories, light beer is a good option. “And if it’s a darker lager beer, it’s going to have lutein, which helps eyesight,” says Joy Dubost, R.D., “and soluble fiber that’s good for your heart.”SEE ALSO:Beer Can Strengthen Muscles
2 of 5
Chocolate
Dark (not milk) chocolate that’s at least 70% cacao improves the elasticity of blood vessels, which improves blood flow, reduces the chance of stroke, and helps you maintain healthy blood pressure.SEE ALSO: The Key to Your Workout: Dark Chocolate
3 of 5
Coffee
It’s been shown to have some cardiovascular benefits, Amy Jamieson-Petonic, R.D., C.S.S.D., says. And taking it black, not with milk and sugar, might also play a role in preventing type-2 diabetes, improving memory, and providing antioxidants. Jamieson-Petonic recommends no more than three cups a day.SEE ALSO: How to Shake Up Your Coffee and Burn More Fat
This starchy veg is high in carbs, but it’s the good kind (complex) that provides sustained energy to your system. Eat one pre-workout: Its B vitamins will provide longer-lasting energy.SEE ALSO: Irish-Style Guinness Bangers & Mash Recipe
5 of 5
Salt
If you’re working out longer than an hour, you need sodium to replace electrolytes lost through sweat— but no more than 3,000 milligrams a day. SEE ALSO: Diet 911: Add Salt for Strength
Two cold ones a day have essential B vitamins. If you’re counting calories, light beer is a good option. “And if it’s a darker lager beer, it’s going to have lutein, which helps eyesight,” says Joy Dubost, R.D., “and soluble fiber that’s good for your heart.”
Dark (not milk) chocolate that’s at least 70% cacao improves the elasticity of blood vessels, which improves blood flow, reduces the chance of stroke, and helps you maintain healthy blood pressure.
It’s been shown to have some cardiovascular benefits, Amy Jamieson-Petonic, R.D., C.S.S.D., says. And taking it black, not with milk and sugar, might also play a role in preventing type-2 diabetes, improving memory, and providing antioxidants. Jamieson-Petonic recommends no more than three cups a day.
This starchy veg is high in carbs, but it’s the good kind (complex) that provides sustained energy to your system. Eat one pre-workout: Its B vitamins will provide longer-lasting energy.
