Almonds could well become the next item in the bodybuilders’ toolbox. This dried fruit would indeed be beneficial during physical activity, according to a study, because it improves recovery in particular.
Here is some news that will delight the most sporty among you. You can boost your sporting performance by recovering more by eating more almonds. In any case, this is the observation made by a study carried out in California. Some trial participants ate 57 grams of almonds per day, others had a cereal bar instead.
The result was that the former tolerated physical effort much better. They were subjected to a 90-minute “obstacle course” exercise. Everyone had aches or at least physical pain. But the almond eaters had much less trouble recovering from it than the others.
Less aches with almonds
The first positive effect of these dried fruits is that they act as real painkillers. Muscle tension and physical fatigue are significantly reduced. This is thanks to the provision of a good fatty acid, which improves the supply of energy to the cells.
This could be seen in the study: the group eating almonds had been exposed to this good fatty acid, while those who had eaten cereal bars ingested a cousin acid, much less positive. This is because the almond also contains vitamin E, explains France Info.
Also remember to hydrate and rest well.
“THE proteins present in almonds are important for muscle repair. In addition, almonds contain a variety of micronutrients favorable to sports practice and recovery: they are rich in magnesium which contributes to muscle functioning and the reduction of fatigue” explains Dr Victoria Tchaikovsky, sports doctor at the Drouot clinic. from Paris.
Be careful, however, almonds alone are not enough to help you boost your physical performance. One element remains essential: water. You should also have a sleep cycle of 7 to 9 hours per day if you train a lot.
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