More Than Just Greens
More Than Just Greens
Our TrueFood Athlete’s Salad is a salad prepared as the main dish. Fresh salads are great for recovery, but in order to replace what was lost during sport, salad must be more than just greens. While fresh greens provide plenty of vitamins and minerals important for recovery, they do not restore your energy levels. Carbohydrates, such as fresh or dried fruit, grains, pastas, potatoes, breads, or tortillas, are the main source of energy for athletes.
Protein is also essential in the TrueFood Athlete’s Salad, as it helps repair and build muscle post-exercise. Some great protein sources include local eggs, free range poultry, ethically caught fish, grains, beans, or soy. Athletes also need fat, especially those from healthy oils, such as olive oil, nuts, seeds, or avocado. Fat is a great energy source and also delivers vitamin E and other antioxidants that protect cells from damage and aid in quick recovery.
