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Best Fitness Foods For Women
Want to fuel your workout? Women's Health talked to Maureen Callahan, R.D. to reveal the 17 best fitness foods for women.
Bananas
Thanks to bananas' high potassium content, peeling one is a speedy
solution to that stitch in your side. While a lack of sodium is the main culprit behind muscle cramps, studies show potassium plays a supporting role: You need it to replace sweat losses and help with fluid absorption. Bananas are also packed with energizing carbohydrates. One medium-size fruit has 400 milligrams of potassium and as many carbs (29 grams) as two slices of whole-wheat bread.
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