Energising / Sports

Doing any physical activity requires implementing a balanced diet that would provide you with the needed nutrients and fuel. You should consider eating foods that might be great sources of energy such as carbohydrates, protein, B vitamins, and iron (found in leafy greens, eggs, legumes, milk, salmon, seafood, meat, etc…) [3][4]. 

Common sources of carbohydrates [5] are: 

• Bread
• Rice
• Pasta
• Potatoes
• Fruits and vegetables
• Legumes
• Yoghurt
• Milk  

It is also recommended you consume nuts such as almonds that are full of vitamin E, B, magnesium, and manganese. We suggest you munch on some crunchy Clearspring Organic Tamari Roasted Sicilian Almonds, throughout the day or incorporate them in your salads or different recipes. The healthy fats, fiber, and protein present in almonds will enable your body to sustain its energy throughout your workout and burn more carbohydrates than with other foods. [6]

You should also eat foods that are filling but not heavy such as our holistic Naturya Organic Plant Superprotein – Banana Baobab, full of fiber and vitamin-c-rich baobab. The ideal high-protein snack to blend into your smoothies and porridges. You could also try our mouth-wateringly good Doves Farm Gluten Free Organic Apple Oat Bars.

For more information about the necessary nutrition for sports, visit the British Nutrition Foundation website.

If you’re training a moderate amount of exercise, water is all that you need. But if you train for more than 1 hour, you should drink a minimum of 1.2L (6 to 8 glasses) [4] of water, coconut water, or nutritious drinks such as Tenzing’s buzzing plant-based energy drinks, the delicious Willy’s flavourful drinks or the sweet and zesty Biona Tart Cherry Juice.

In order to help your muscles recover after exercise, consider eating a meal containing carbohydrates and protein within two hours after your training session. If not possible, you should consider a good post-workout snack such as a peanut butter sandwich, or turkey on wholegrain bread with vegetables. [7]