Most of us already know by now that in order to achieve the most success in becoming more fit we need to concentrate on physical activity and nutrition. I recently wrote a blog about the importance of being flexible and stretching. To go along with that blog I want to talk about the connection of stretching and the foods to eat. Did you know that there are foods that will help you become more flexible? One of the main foods that can do this is actually an extract called barley grass. You can order or buy this extract from a foods store and it is put on or in foods like other natural herbs. Some companies even make a vitamin or a barley grass drink. The key ingredient in the barley grass is beta-carotene. Bete-carotene actually helps your joints and muscles become more flexible. Therefore, instead of eating barley grass you can eat more foods high in beta-carotene like: green leafy vegetables, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, spinach, apricots, peaches, cantaloupe, and green, yellow, and red peppers.
Spirulina and Chlorella are also two types of algea that can make your body more flexible. These can be found in drinking fresh water. You can also help your body become more flexible by giving it more sulfur. Even though sulfur is usually known as the "beauty mineral", it still contains vital nutrients that help your joints and muscles heal from pain. Some foods to eat that contain higher levels of sulfur are brussels sprouts, peppers, broccoli, and onions. Eat this if your body is sore from stretching so you can better prepare it for the next time you stretch.
To overall help your body become more flexible you need to stetch it often and add as many of these foods and minerals into your diet as possible. Next time you want a snack try and eat carrots, peaches, brocolli, or cantaloupe, and remember to drink plenty of fresh water.
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8 comments:
I'm very unflexible and stretch a good 15-20 after I work out. I'll definitely look more into foods that improve flexibility, hopefully I see some better results
That makes a lot of sense because I read all the time of supplementing beta-carotene. Now I know why they say it’s important. Thanks for the info.
That is excellent info, who would have known that food can make you more flexible. I guess next time I want a snack I’ll have to choose one of the foods that you included in these good foods to eat.
That is a very interesting piece of information. Who would've thought that eating a certain kind of food would make you more flexible? However, given the information you provided it seems to make a reasonable amount of sense. It is also good that you addressed this helpful fact for other classmates to consider on account of the fact that there are several athletes and physically active members of the class. Excellent post.
That is wild i have never heard that differen't food could make you more flexible. I am the least flexible person ever i guess i should be looking into these foods.
Where can I get barley grass smoothies and do they taste good? Also for the spirulina can you eat the go raw super chips? I'm so confused!
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