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Eggs your protein power pocket
Eggs are an athlete’s best friend and certainly shouldn’t be restricted to breakfast. A single large egg will give you 6 to 7 grams of protein, making them the ideal post-workout snack, kickstarting the muscle recovery process. The great thing about eggs is that they are complete proteins, which means they contain all the amino acids, and a decent amount of leucine, the amino acid that kicks start the muscle build process. Beside the protein benefit, eggs are one of only a few foods that naturally contain Vitamin D. Vitamin D isn’t only important for bone health but also optimises your immune system. Also rich in Vitamins A & E,…