Despite appearances,an athlete’s diet does not have to be expensive. Vitamins, carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats are the basic elements of a menu that should be well balanced. One of the sports that requires a well-designed diet is cycling. Cyclists often cover hundreds of kilometers, so they need a lot of energy, but their menu does not have to be based on expensive ingredients.
Many people think that healthy eating is associated with high shopping costs. Furthermore, healthy meals should be fat-free and may have relatively little meat. Of course, this is a myth like many. Unfortunately, but such thinking discourages people from exercising and following a healthy diet. Properly balanced meals, which will be additionally varied with healthy fats, will not be a burden on your wallet and will help you achieve your goals. In addition, they will improve your workout results and allow you to lose excessive amounts of body fat.
An example is cyclists who include poultry or fish in their meals. Lean and easily digestible meat that is relatively cheap. Half a kilogram of chicken breast costs just a few zlotys and is enough even for two dinners. For people who think about healthy eating, the Mediterranean diet can also be an interesting solution. It is based on nuts, oil and other valuable fats. In addition, numerous studies show that they do not contribute to weight gain, but on the contrary, they help lose weight and provide plenty of energy.
The source of protein is all kinds of meat. Proteins are necessary to rebuild damaged muscle fibers and, by the way, to overbuild them. In addition, they provide a barrier to protect your muscles from the increased amount of micro-damage that occurs during training and competition. A cheaper alternative to meat are eggs, which have a similar amount of protein in their composition. Their advantage in the eyes of the cyclist is the ease and speed of preparation. They can be eaten hard for breakfast or saved as a snack for later in the day. Legumes – lentils and beans – are also a cheap yet readily available source of protein.
Does your diet have to be expensive?
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?Of course not. Healthy eating doesn’t have to be expensive. You don’t have to buy…Published by Jakub Chwiłkowski Thursday, November 26, 2020
Vitamins are substances that are involved in all processes in the human body. An inexpensive dish rich in vitamins and protein, is oatmeal. It ranks third among the healthiest meals in the world. It is very often chosen for breakfast by runners, bodybuilders and cyclists. A rich source of vitamins and minerals, vegetables and fruits are easily available. You can buy them in a local vegetable store. The ideal time for their consumption is summer, when they are usually freshly picked from the crops. In winter, dried fruits are recommended, but keep in mind that some of them may be higher in calories, which will not necessarily be good for your figure.
Carbohydrates are the basic source of energy for everyone. Cyclists need them especially a lot to have the strength to cover hundreds of kilometers on a bike. Where to find a cheap and good source of the necessary glycogen? Carbohydrates can be found in fruits, which are rich in vitamins. In addition, a great choice will be pasta, rice and groats. They cost relatively little and can charge the cyclist with energy. It is also worth mentioning the research of scientists who proved that regular eating of paste helps to fight obesity and lose excessive pounds.
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