19 Foods Fit People Love

Do you ever wonder how fit people have found success? Nutrition and physical activity go hand and hand. You need carbohydrates and fats for fuel, protein to build and maintain lean muscle, and vitamins and minerals to help both metabolism and tissue construction. Fit people tend to eat mainly whole, unprocessed foods, including fruits, veggies, and whole grains; all that are full of protein, fiber and essential vitamins and minerals.  Here is a peak into a fit person’s food arsenal.

• Water – carries nutrients throughout the body and keeps your body hydrated.  Divide your weight in half and that is roughly how much H2O you should consume.
• Milk – is a great source of calcium, vitamins, minerals and protein.
• Cottage Cheese – the nutritional rap sheet is pretty darn good, plus cottage cheese is low in calories and carbohydrates but high in protein.
• Greek Yogurt – like Cottage Cheese, Greek Yogurt is low in calories and carbohydrates and high in protein.
• Peanut Butter – is nutritious and filling, full of good fats, potassium, protein and fiber.
• Eggs – are rich in high quality protein (protein containing all essential amino acids) and B12.
• Fish – is rich in high quality protein and Omega-3 which is known to protect against heart disease.
• Almonds – have good fats, lots of fiber, and antioxidants.
• Blueberries – are a great source of antioxidants.
• Strawberries – have 3g of fiber and as much vitamin C per cup as orange juice without the added sugar.
• Popcorn – is full of fiber and packed with antioxidants.
• Oatmeal – per cup has 6g of protein, it’s full of fiber and protects against high blood pressure and diabetes.
• Quinoa – like oatmeal is packed with fiber and has high quality protein.
• Potatoes – normally get a bad rap but are filled with potassium, fiber and B & C vitamins. Try not to “load” them up for a healthier version.
• Avocados – are loaded with fiber, potassium, vitamins C, K & B6, plus a dose of good fats.
• Hummus – is a low calorie snack, full of fiber and good fats and it is low in carbohydrates.
• Whole Wheat Bread – has significant amounts of fiber, vitamins B & E, minerals and antioxidants plus it reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
• Red, Green and Yellow Peppers – are low in carbohydrates and calories, they are also high in antioxidants and rich in vitamins A & C.
• Dark Chocolate – is full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals; it also lowers your blood pressure, reduces the risk of stroke and type-2 diabetes and increases blood flow to the brain.