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Lutein and Lycopene
These Caratenoids Lutein and Lycopene protect the eyes from light induced damage. Organic tomatoes are a great source of L and L, always choose organic tomatoes as your source for L and L, since conventional tomatoes rank high in pesticide residues. In addition tomatoes are a rich source of potassium and Pre Vitamin A-Beta Carotene
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Good-Sourced Complex Carbohydrates
They are more complicated and that is a good thing. They are higher in fiber and digest more slowly than simple refined carbohydrates. Good Cards vs Bad Carbs = Non-Refined Carbs vs Simple Refined Carbs. The fiber is the key difference along with more complete nutrient package. Complex Carbs are abundant in fiber. Good foods that contain more fiber and are complex carbohydrates are vegetables, fruits, short grain brown rice, steel cut oats, legumes, nuts and seeds. That is a big list so getting complex carbs is not the challenge, eliminating the simple refined carbohydrates is the real challenge. You will find that adding more complex carbs to your eating plan that your blood sugar becomes more stable so you crave simple refined carbs much less and your well-being and stamina improve at the same time.
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Resistant Starch
It provides cells in your digestive tract with a preferred source of energy. It also reduces inflammation, helping feed beneficial bacterial in your digestive tract. The body gets glucose very efficiently through resistant starch. Glucose fuels every cell and tissue in the body. Legumes, potatoes, and rice are great sources. Cooking then cooling potatoes and rice overnight can triple their resistant starch content. If you want more rapid recovery after intense exercise add resistant starch to your diet.
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Potassium
This is the open up and let it happen mineral. It is necessary to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in the body helping the body maintain a more alkaline state, remember that exercise causes acid build up in the body. Some favorite sources for potassium are: Avocados, Sweet Potatoes, Wild Salmon, Tomatoes and Dates. So have a Date with Potassium before your next jog or run. Potassium helps sustain and fortify your muscles and nerves.