Superfoods for your match break: more energy with healthy snacks

Superfoods are natural foods whose nutrient density in a raw state is considerably higher than that of other foods. Scientists keep discovering new superfoods, for example, domestic varieties such as blueberries and raspberries. A real superfood should meet the following criteria:

•  Untreated, organic produce or proliferation
• Wholesome and holistic food (individually extracted nutrients often take similarly health-promoting effects, yet, are instead described as food supplements)
•  Superfoods do not have to taste good (Aronia berry, Goji berry)
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Domestic superfoods that have been discovered so far are oregano, parsley, nettle, dandelion, home-grown sprouts, raw sauerkraut, barley grass, and many more.

First and foremost, this is due to anincredibly high concentration of secondary plant substances. In part, those are responsible for superfoods being considered health-promoting. All over the world, superfoods are used as a supplement to treat diseases such as Alzheimer’s,Diabetes, heart damages, overweight, or to lower the cholesterol level – and atthe same time, to increase the energy level sustainably.

Because, unlike a chocolate bar, which lets the blood-sugar level explode for short period of time, superfoods carry more complex sugar molecules. Therefore, the division of these so-called polysaccharides takes considerably longer, which keeps the energy level up for a more extended period.

The following superfoods especially serve as support during a thrilling tennis match. Thanks to their secondary plant substances – of course, along with further vital substances and nutrients – , all superfoods provide for more power, fitness, and appeal. Moreover, they strengthen your ability of concentration, which is advantageous, especially during a long match.

1. Almonds  
Those small, alkaline edible nuts makefor the ideal in-between snack. Together with a large number of indispensable fibre, their unsaturated fatty acids provide for a healthy bowel environment as well as long-lasting energy. With only a small serving of almonds, you satisfy your daily needs for magnesium, calcium, and vitamin B – ideal for endurance athletes. As long as they are untreated and raw, generally speaking, all nut variations make for an incredibly healthy snack. Hence, you can have them occasionally without hesitation. Among those types are cashews, macadamia, walnuts, hazelnuts, and (unsalted) pistachios. 

2. Berries
These include Goji, Acai, and Aronia, aswell as domestic varieties such as blueberries, raspberries, black and redcurrants, gooseberries, and blackberries. Their enormous amount of antioxidants lowers the stress level and provides your system with new natural defences. 

3. Dates
Dates are known for their sweet, sugar-like taste and boost our system with several valuable vitamins and nutrients. Among them are potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc. To prepare a simple snack, put a walnut kernel into the date. To do so, you replace the date’s stone with the nut.

4. Hemp seeds
Hemp is among the world’s most nutritious plants. According to current scientific studies, no other food carries more proteins per 100 grams than hemp seeds. Moreover, the seeds contain essential amino acids (hence, those, the body cannot produce autonomously) as well as essential fatty acids. Raw hemp seeds include 20 to 40 percent protein – only a few algae carry more. 

5. Pumpkin seeds
Besides poppy seeds, pumpkin seeds are among the most crucial zinc suppliers. With only 50 grams of pumpkin seeds per day, an adult may satisfy his or her daily magnesium needs. Besides, mostly domestic seeds have a positive impact on the bladder and prostate.