The common medicines would be Tylenol and Motrin, which are virtually harmless to one’s health if taken as directed.
As a dedicated sports fanatic, that’s one point for you just for being cautious.
In addition to pain killers, “sports junkies” are well known to stock up energy boosters. Some prefer the “5-Hour Energy” shot bought from Uncle Bens store or “Monster” energy drink from Nan Bedu’s market.
There are teens who join mixed-martial-arts, flag football, baseball, basketball, volleyball and outrigger. Many of these students may use Monster or 5 Hour Energy to harness extra energy for the games.
These are modern short-cuts to a more energized you for the play. The crowd may cheer as you zip across the playing field or court but all the hollering and screaming will die out just as soon as the can of energy empties.
However, pain killers and energy boosters do not always have to come in pill form or from artificially flavored soda. These benefits can come naturally in the foods we grow around us every day. Like lean red meat that is packed with protein and has only a little more fat than chicken breast, red meat is also one of the best sources of leucine, an amino acid that helps build muscle.
Cherries are famous to soothe sore muscles. According to Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD, nutritional consultant to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the pigment in cherries and cherry juice mimics the effects of some anti-inflammatory medicines. Cherries can be found in some major shopping stores on Saipan.
Dark chocolate may improve blood flow, but eating too much can lead to weight gain. It’s also packed with antioxidants.
Shellfish and other types of seafood are rich in zinc that’s important for the heart muscles but if you’re not a seafood fan, nuts and seeds provide a good alternative for stocking up on zinc.
Avocado is high in fat but the good kind. Also, the monounsaturated fats found in this food knocks down levels of bad cholesterol or LDL.
Other foods that greatly enhances your health:
Ginger, milk and yogurt, bananas, pistachios, tomato sauce, soy, orange vegetable, leafy green vegetables, baked potato, eggs, high-fiber cereal, and berries. Every one of these items can be store bought but unless you can grow them in your backyard, it is highly recommended you stock up on the freshest foods you can get your hands on.
Reference: www.webmd.com
