The benefits of nuts and dried fruits in bodybuilding

Thenut… the right term would actually be oilseeds, or nuts. But for the cause, let's call them nuts.

For a long time, popular belief was that nuts should not be eaten because they were too fatty, therefore not good for losing weight or not good for the heart. Yet now science says otherwise..

Nuts are an integral part of sports nutrition plans. Why They actually provide several nutritional benefits on their own to people who want to eat well as well as to those practicing bodybuilding or other endurance sports..

fat?

Fats Well yes!!! We need good fats. It is recognized that nuts provide valuable lipids, good unsaturated fats, including omega 3, 6 and 9, whose reputation is second to none. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats lower blood lipid levels, such as LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides, among other things. These good fats will contribute to:   

• building muscle
• fat loss
• cardiovascular function
• blood sugar control
• maintain a healthy level of testosterone
• to the general functioning of our body.

So, whether you want to bulk up or go lean, it's important to keep consuming fat. It's all in thequality and theamount lipids absorbed!

We find lipids in fries, but hey, you understand. And that doesn't mean emptying the whole bag of nuts in one snack! Per day, 1 gram of nuts per kg of your weight is enough to provide you with your dose of good lipids. It's up to you to divide it between your snacks! But in general, one serving looks like 30g of nuts per serving, which is the amount in the palm of your hand.

Oh the famous proteins!

In addition to providing good fats, nuts are also very rich in protein. And the need for protein in athletes is necessarily higher, and even more so when gaining mass. So, whether after training with a dose of dried fruit or as a snack, taken on a regular basis, you are therefore ensuring a good fat intake, as well as an additional protein intake.

Good nutritional qualities!

Nuts definitely have a lot of goodness! They are not only rich in good fats and proteins. They are rich in fiber, vitamin E, magnesium, potassium, zinc, as well as vitamins B3 and B9. They also provide a calorie intake that should not be neglected, so they provide the energy necessary for exercise.

Comparative table of different nuts:

Our top 4 nuts to eat:

• Almonds: the great champions! Rich in protein, fiber, magnesium and vitamin E and calcium! They are a good ally in weight loss, because they are satiating!
• Cashews: Packed with Good Carbs, and Antioxidants! Less fat than other nuts! They have the characteristic of meeting the need for copper in a single portion of 30 grams.
• Walnuts: the only one to contain the vegetable version of Omega 3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), thus contributing greatly to the reduction of the risks of cardiovascular diseases and to the health of the brain.
• Brazil nuts: more caloric, to be consumed with more moderation. But, contains powerful antioxidants, selenium. It helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, and offers a little extra with a positive impact on the thyroid and the immune system!

And dried fruit?

The perfect post-workout snack: a serving of nuts and dried fruit. Dried fruits having been dehydrated, they contain much less water, and are therefore rich in calories, a good energy boost. They are a small gold mine of nutrients, fiber, therefore consistent, and antioxidants, which will help you detoxify your body, reduce your stress level and improve your immune system. And they contain no cholesterol. And they ship so well!

Sonuts and dried fruits, the perfect nourishing blend to get thelipids and thecarbohydrates for recovery after sports effort! (Note that during the cutting phase, nuts and dried fruits should follow training, and not be taken as a regular snack)

Try a serving of nuts witha FitFit energy disc or a portion of 4 FitFit energy balls! These snacks are of very good quality, contain no added sugar, have only a few ingredients. Thedried fruit already contain enough fructose on their own, no need to add more!

Go there without hesitation when you are looking for a good snack after sport. Add nuts and dried fruits to your routine! It is so good!

Article written by Audrée Hogue