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    Foods that make your workout easier

    As a new mom I don't have a lot of time for exercise. So when I do get moving I want to make the most of it. I love it that there are foods I can eat to help me get more out of my workout. (Find 10 breakfasts that help you burn more fat during your workouts here.)

    By eating more onions, apples, grapes, berries, cabbage and broccoli I could boost my exercise endurance. An antioxidant in these foods-quercetin-when taken in supplement form, helped people bike longer, according to one study. Researchers think the quercetin makes oxygen more available to the lungs.

    Get supercharged for your workout with these recipes using quercetin-rich fruits and vegetables, such as:

    Apples
    Cheddar-Apple Melt: It's hard to go wrong with the classic combination of Cheddar cheese and apples. Try this once and you may be addicted.

    Berries
    Berry-Almond Quick Bread: Start your day with a slice of this yummy, wholesome quick bread. Whatever berries you have on hand go into a versatile, whole-grain buttermilk batter that can be baked into muffins, loaves or even doughnut-like mini Bundts.

    Cabbage
    Creamy Avocado & White Bean Wrap: I love this wrap for lunch before I exercise in the afternoon. The white beans mashed with ripe avocado, blended with sharp Cheddar and topped with red cabbage slaw makes an incredibly rich, flavorful filling and it keeps me satisfied when I'm moving.

    Broccoli
    Broccoli-Cheese Pie: I like this recipe for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You could also call this savory, filling dish a crustless quiche.

    Grapes
    Frosted Grapes: It's seems so ridiculously simple, but freezing grapes makes eating them a whole different experience-it's like eating a healthy mini popsicle. This is a great grab-and-go snack. To make:

    Wash and pat dry 2 cups seedless grapes. Freeze for 45 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes at room temperature before serving.

    Nutrition (Per serving): 55 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 14 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 2 mg sodium; 153 mg potassium.

    By Michelle Edelbaum

    Michelle is the associate editor of interactive for EatingWell Media Group. In between editing and writing, she enjoys sampling the tasty results of the easy, healthy recipes that the EatingWell Test Kitchen cooks are working on.



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    11 comments

    • A Yahoo! User  •  2 years 4 months ago
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    • Temitope Liz  •  2 years 4 months ago
      Thanks 4 all the tips, we can only pray 4 the grace to adopt the ideas since God want us to take care of our body,spirit,soul and stay healthy. I will try 2 love myself this year by eating healthy foods physically and spiritually.
    • vixenvena  •  2 years 4 months ago
      I eat beans so my farts can propel me faster on the elliptical trainer.
    • adam  •  2 years 4 months ago
      my girl friend just started working out, and she complains about the heavy feeling she gets when she excersises after eating. Great tip ill be sure and tell her this.
    • The_End  •  2 years 4 months ago
      Can you say, "flatulism"?
    • Pookie B  •  2 years 4 months ago
      Most days before I exercise I have an apple, two hardboiled eggs mashed up with some Texas Pete, and a bowl of Cheerios. Not heavy at all, and really energizing.
    • Likes to Know  •  2 years 4 months ago
      I wish my doctor would agree that cheese in moderation is okay. I have high cholesterol and have been flatly told no cheese over and over again even though I have high HDL cholesterol. So even when looking at recipes from sites that promote healthy eating so many things have some cheese so I cannot eat them. And cheese is the best tasting food there is!
    • Kai  •  2 years 4 months ago
      Bananas should be on the list as well- I read in a much older Shine article that the potassium is great for a little energy before a workout, as well as keeping you from getting hungry while exercising.
    • Joy in Seattle  •  2 years 4 months ago
      You should read some cycling magazines for tips. There are no more comprehensive studies on fuel and fitness than is done for professional cyclists. The short answer is - it doesn't matter at all what you eat before you work out. You body will take anything you put in and immediately turns it into fuel for your workout.

      Believe it or not, studies have also shown that high fat? high protein? high carbs? it doesn't matter! As long as it is directly before you work out, your body will use it for fueling the workout. So eat what tastes good.
    • A Yahoo! User  •  2 years 4 months ago
      Personally, I've been eating grapecubes for years! I take frozen grapes with me when I have to drive (I live 500+ miles from my extended family) and they are great to snack on instead of stopping for something bad at a gas station.

      I'll have to try some of the others. I love that they are realistic-there are good fats and dairy in some of these, which too many people dismiss as unhealthy. Dairy is necessary for calcium and one of the best sources of protein, and there is nothing wrong with cheese and avocado in moderation.
    • Mark  •  2 years 4 months ago
      wow i love it

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