Best Foods For Energy
THE CHASE FOR FOODS:
Let’s view your body like a high performance race car. You obviously want the best fuel to run your car. High performance race cars use 110 grade fuel. This fuel is very expensive but keeps the car running at it’s highest potential for long periods of time. There is also 93 grade fuel that is used in the high end cars such as your Porsches. This fuel is less expensive but does a good job of maintaining a high level of performance for quality vehicles. Lastly, there is 87 grade fuel that is cheap and convenient. If this fuel was a category of food it would include fast food, junk food, and high sugar foods which will definitely slow your body down. So treat your body like a race car or high end car when you are training and you will find the results you are looking for in competition or just have more energy to keep up with life! Here are some food classifications that will help you get the most out of your personal race car:
110 GRADE OCTANE FOODS
These are some of the healthiest foods you can fuel your body with. They are low calorie, yummy tasting and packed full of nutrients, antioxidants and phytonutrients.
Broccoli
Blue/Black berries and berries of all types
Spinach
Oatmeal – old fashioned or steel cut
Sweet Potatoes
Salmon
Tomatoes
Low fat/sugar Yogurt
Low fat Cottage Cheese
Strawberries
Legumes
Walnuts
Dark Leafy Vegetables
All other fresh Vegetables
All other Fresh Fruits
100% Whole Grain Breads
93 GRADE OCTANE FOODS
These foods are great choices for most of your meal choices and will be a healthy addition to the 110 grade foods.
Whole Grain Breads and Cereals
Lean grilled White Meats
Lean Red Meats
Seafood Broiled or boiled
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Raw Nuts – preferably walnuts and almonds
Eggs (whites preferred)
Skim or 1% Milk
Olive Oil
Whole Wheat Pasta
1-2 glasses Red Wine
Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
Whole Grain Waffles and Pancakes
Lite Syrups
Protein and Breakfast Bars with at least 10 g Protein and under 20 g Carbohydrates
Low fat /low sugar Ice cream
Natural Peanut Butter
Regular Peanut Butter in moderation
Low fat cheese
Baked Potatoes
Low fat Frozen Dinners (preferably 450 mg sodium per serving; next would be 600 mg)
Low Sodium Soups
Canned Vegetables
87 GRADE OCTANE FOODS
It will be no surprise that these foods are the unhealthiest of all your food choices. It is our recommendation that you simply STAY AWAY FROM THESE FOODS (or, sample them sparingly).
All Deep Fried Foods
Bacon
Cheesecake
Regular Hotdogs
Spare Ribs
Caesar Salads
Custard Pies
Regular Tacos and Burritos
Doughnuts and Pastries
Regular Mayonnaise based Salads (macaroni, chicken, tuna, etc)
Shortening
Mayonnaise
Regular Salad dressings
White Breads
White Rice
Buttered and Cream Sauces
Snack foods with Partially Hydrogenated Oils (= Trans Fats)
Regular Soft Drinks
Alcohol
Cakes, pies, cookies
French Fries
Onion Rings
Fat back seasoning
Frozen Dinners
“Fair” or “Carnival” Foods
Any type food with High Fructose Corn Syrup in the first 2 ingredients
By Hunter Yard S.P.S. U.S.W.