Foods For Improving Athletic Performance You Might Not Expect

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Eating healthy and nutritious foods before and after your workouts can help maximize your results and boost athletic performance. However, there are some foods that are actually great for this that may take you by surprise. Here are some of the best performance foods that most people don’t realize how helpful they are for working out.

Mushrooms

Using mushrooms only as a topping for pizza or omelets is a huge mistake. These veggies are packed with vitamin D, protein, and fiber so try to add them to your diet by eating grilled mushrooms, creamy mushroom soup, or pasta.

Pickles

Research shows that eating pickles and pickle juice can help athletes reduce muscle pain and cramps. This crunchy and low-calorie food can be a perfect snack, topping, or salad that can make every meal more flavorful.

Potatoes

This vegetable is packed with complex carbohydrates, potassium, fiber, which means it’s great for boosting energy and improving your athletic performance.

Kefir

We all know that kefir is super healthy for our gut health, yet most people don’t eat it very often. This yogurt-like drink is not only good for digestion, it’s also great for reducing inflammation and speeding up recovery after intense workouts.