Think 'take along snack' - bananas, apples, strawberries, grapes prewashed veggies, and dried fruits. Don't forget broccoli, peppers, fresh herbs and leafy greens. Full of vitamins A and C, as well as potassium, these foods provide nutrients essential for fluid balance in the body, help muscles to contract, and keep cells healthy. Folate, a B vitamin found in dark green selections, works to form oxygen-carrying red blood cells. At least 7 servings a day.
Tenderloins also fit the bill.
Chicken or turkey, especially white meat, is good if you remove the skin before eating. Lean deli meats like turkey breast and ham are great sandwich stuffers. The nutrients found in meats and fish are essential for producing the energy your cells need to power your body and for building muscle. They provide iron, which is essential for cells to be able to carry oxygen. Another mineral, zinc, promotes tissue repair and helps the body use nutrients.