Exercise is, of course, the most important thing for a flexible body and strong muscles, but what you put into yourself also plays a big role, because if after sweating in the gym or running five kilometers, you throw yourself into a high-calorie hamburger or a delicious but fatty burek, all the effort is wasted into the wind.
It's not enough to just eat healthy and varied, you have to focus on foods that increase circulation, reduce fat deposition and generally help you feel better and stay in shape, even if you sometimes - not too often - skip a workout.
Stick to muscle building foods
Some foods are especially useful, for example quinoa and millet contain a lot of magnesium, which stimulates circulation and gives you energy. Magical chia seeds as well as hemp seeds are ideal compounds of omega-3 and fiber, which strengthens muscles, while bananas, beets, mushrooms and avocados are real superfoods because they nourish muscle tissue that becomes firm.
Avoid anything with loads of fat
The body digests food and sends nutrients wherever they are needed, from toenails to hair on the head. Food that does not have a high nutritional value will not be distributed nicely, but will accumulate in the form of fat deposits, and that in completely wrong places. Don't be surprised by flabby belly fat if you drink a lot of sugary sodas - that's where they end up. Equally bad are foods fried in a lot of fat, sweets and fast food. When you feel a desire for such a drink and food, drink a glass of mineral water or eat a banana.
Find out what irritates your digestion
If you are allergic to certain foods or cannot tolerate gluten, of course you will avoid them in a wide arc. But if you occasionally feel bloated and heavy or have stomach aches, you may be bothered by some of the short-chain carbohydrates found in dairy products, fruits, vegetables and legumes. This doesn't mean you're going to cut that food off the menu forever, but maybe you're going to go on a really restrictive diet for a few days, then gradually introduce one 'suspect' food at a time to find out which ones are causing you problems.
Don't overeat in the evening
Who doesn't love to order a pizza late at night and wash it down with an intense series? Unfortunately, your body. He doesn't need energy before sleep, nor does he have the strength to digest a four-cheese pizza at night. Experts say that at least two hours should pass between the last meal and bedtime. If you really can't sleep because you're hungry, you can eat a bowl of oatmeal that won't disturb your sleep or load you with unnecessary calories.
Don't skip breakfast in the morning
If you don't get enough protein in your body in the morning, you will only suffer from bouts of fatigue and hunger throughout the day. Eat a decent breakfast no later than an hour after waking up and you will have enough energy for the gym after work. And then a slim line and muscle tone are guaranteed, reports miss7.24sata.hr.
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