The Colour Of Nutrition

Athletes must be really cautious about their diet and nutrition for effective performance. There are a few basic standards that are followed by all athletes. We must understand that however rigid an athlete’s diet is, the appeal of it still is one of the main aspects of constituting a healthy meal.

Swimming is an excruciating exercise. It is important for swimmers to have a colourful diet to get the best of a nutritious diet. A colourful diet's components can be classified into red, blue/purple, Orange/Yellow, Green and Brown/White. Fruits and vegetables belonging to each colour have their own qualities that are significant for a healthy diet. And, to complement this healthy diet, the right training swimwear is necessary too.

Colour and Its Nutritional Value

Red: Lypocene is the natural pigmentation element. It is present in red fruits and vegetables. This element is a highly effective antioxidant. Lypocene helps one to maintain his/ her heart’s health along with keeping the risk of cancer low.

Blue/Purple: The unique tint of fruits and vegetables that are Blue or Purple is the presence of a pigment called anthocyanin. This pigment provides for protection of cell damage and nutrients required to prevent heart diseases and cancer.

Orange/Yellow: The bright colour of this group of vegetables and fruits is due to the Carotenoids present in them. Beta-carotene is converted into Vitamin A which maintains healthy mucous membranes and eyes. Beta-carotene is a favourite kind of Cartenoid and is found in sweet potatoes and carrots.

Green: Leafy vegetables are the best source of folate and contain a range of phytochemicals which provide for anti-cancer properties.

Brown/White: The fruits and vegetables that come under this group have a vast range of beneficial health phytochemicals. They act as good sources of potassium or allicin, which has antiviral and antibacterial qualities.

Intake of Water Is Essential Too!

Include vegetables or fruits from every colour category and make your food reach the right standards of a nutritious diet. It is also essential to stay hydrated at all times. Hydration is one of the classic advice given to someone who is into fitness and health. It is classic for a reason! Pay attention to the amount of water you are drinking and the intervals between your water breaks. This is essential to take proper care of your health along with your sports.

Not To Forget, The Right Sportswear!

Nova Swimwear promotes a healthy colourful diet for swimmers. Along with the diet, the sports swimwear is also essential. A good swimming costume is needed to be diverse and innovative to attend to a swimmer’s needs and requirements. Nova Swimwear provides appealing options for men's swimwear and ladies swimwear. It comes in a variety of sizes from ultra-small to plus size swimsuits for convenience. There are different kinds of swimming costumes available too. The few basic categories include racing swimwear and training swimwear.

Have an appealing and colourful diet along with an appealing swimming costume to make yourself feel comfortable and fit, when you do what you love, swimming.