What if we told you that you could improve your game with a simple smoothie or juice?
We too often underestimate the extent to which good health can have a positive impact on our game performance. Remember our article on diet , we already explained to you how certain foods can help you go from level 1 to 25 in a few well-cooked dishes.
Without exaggerating anything, there are crazy nutrients not to ghost if you want to keep your brain and your eyes at their maximum capacity. The real gamer's potion will always be THE strength potion you'll find in Minecraft, it's true...
...But we would like to tell you about smoothies, to show you that there are drinks that are simple to make and incredibly loaded with mana.
Today we're nice: we're sharing 3 free smoothies that we concocted with the Horus X team, especially for high-level gamers and esports.
We also reveal little secret ingredients that you can also use in your recipes (don't hesitate to share yours on Insta)
The Triple A smoothie: with blueberries, bananas and almond milk
The triple A is a smoothie bringing together 3 ingredients with a high vitamin A content to allow you to become one of the most concentrated, fastest and most efficient players on your team.
Triple A ingredients
— Blueberries
For the eyes, blueberries are like the magic bean in Dragon Ball Z: It's THE fruit that will restore energy and strength to your eyes.
Filled with vitamins A, C and E, blueberry juice protects your optic nerves like a chainmail in Mithril.
Its benefits are numerous: this little fruit slows down the aging of your eyes thanks to its antioxidant power and also prevents certain diseases such as cataracts (no, it was not a Pokémon!).
Interesting little secret for us gamers : according to a study conducted by the University of Reading, the consumption of wild berries such as blueberries would improve our reaction time by up to 10%.
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— Bananas
Donkey Kong's favorite fruit ! And it is not a hazard.
Bananas are full of nutrients important for eyesight. You must have seen some pro-gamers eating a banana before or after a game. Well, there is an explanation.
This fruit contains carotenoid, a compound that synthesizes vitamin A, essential for eye health.
Also, it would seem that, if you consume them regularly, your 1Tap rate on CS could reach record levels... Like what, bananas aren't just reserved for Donkey Kong.
- Almond milk
Low in calories and sugar, almond milk is the secret to making your magic potion something not too cloying.
Almond milk is also a good dose of calcium, vitamins A, D and E. Moreover, vitamin E is a bit like a big dragon that protects access to your cells from invading enemy, also called free radicals.
The almond is a superhero, a cell protector, a stress reducer and the perfect squire to preserve the health of your eyes. COMBOOOOOOO!
Instructions / Recipe
- 3/4 of a glass of blueberries
- 1/2 glass of almond milk
- 1 banana cut into thin slices
Mix all the ingredients in a blender until liquid, mix well and drink! After that, you will see: your reaction time bar, your super-vision and your reflexes will be fully charged.
The LCL smoothie - with mango, raspberries and carrots
This smoothie pays tribute to the orange liquid present in Evangelion which allowed to strengthen the mental link between the pilot and the EVA.
Here, the ingredients have been chosen to boost your brain and eye performance to become one with the game.
Ingredients
— Mango
Mango is a super nutritious fruit that contains – among its long inventory of vitamins – lutein and zeaxanthin.
Zeaxanthin acts like internal sunglasses for our eyes. This nutrient protects our pupils from harmful blue light from screens, so you'll need it all the more.
You should also know that half a glass of raw mango can meet 10% of your daily need for vitamin B6, an important vitamin for improving your brain function.
Do you see Einstein? Well, he must have eaten only mangoes!
- Raspberry
To slightly paraphrase Gandalf: “ Even the smallest fruit can change the course of things . »
And it's true: the raspberry is this tiny berry that contains a full range of vitamins and a strong antioxidant power. Adding raspberries to your smoothie will help you improve your reflexes, boost your concentration thanks to its strong energy formula: vitamin C, folic acid, iron, potassium, magnesium, bio flavonoids, fibers...
With that, it's promised, there will be no one between you and victory!
— Carrots
For eyesight, a carrot's nutritional punch comes from beta-carotene, a "carotenoid" that the body can convert into vitamin A.
Vitamin A allows certain proteins to help cell activity in the eye to better process light, whether in high or low amounts.
Basically, carrot juice improves the quality of your vision in all conditions – night and day. You will have the sight of a black cat (or almost!).
Manual
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup fresh mangoes
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Peel the carrots and slice the mango as if you were in Fruit Ninja.
Be careful not to cut yourself though, because if you lose a finger, you can say goodbye to the joystick. Then, put all the ingredients in a blender, add the yogurt for texture, blend until smooth and homogeneous then taste this good potion to link you to the matrix!
The Incredible Hulk Smoothie - with Avocado, Apples, Spinach and…
The Incredible Hulk was developed and thought for the great moments of competition. It is a high energy smoothie that can also be drunk as a snack or meal replacement. It has all the necessary nutrients to be at the maximum of its faculties and reach all its skillcap.
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Avocados are a good source of lutein, a pigment that helps the eye filter light and protect eye tissue during long periods of screen time.
Also, according to a publication in the scientific journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition , the folic acid contained in avocados is involved in brain health. And a good brain will always make a good player! Never forget that !
- Apples
With a level 50 in antioxidant, skill points in vitamin C, B6 and E, the apple is the perfect partner to add to your team smoothie. It is one of the fruits recommended for the eyes and its taste will go perfectly with the other ingredients.
Apple is an amazing add-on to give strength to your eyes.
- Spinach
Spinach not only pumps up Popeye's muscles, it also gives your pupils all the nutrients they need.
Packed with lutein, zeaxanthin and carotenoids, spinach can improve your night vision and slow down the aging of your eyes. Ah, and if you ever really don't like it, know that these green leaves also help fight muscle cramps...
Isn't that a good argument to prevent your thumb from getting sore during a League of Legends final?
– Chia seeds
We weren't going to do an article on smoothies without telling you a little about your favorite good chia seeds . This time it's up to you.
You can add a few seeds to the mixture once prepared. Thanks to its high omega-3 content, the chia seed is excellent for the nervous system, concentration and memory...
But that's not all: it keeps the surface of your eyes hydrated and can treat dry eye problems !
Do you understand why we talk about it so much now?
Manual
- 1/2 avocado
- 50 grams of fresh baby spinach
- 1 nice green apple
- 1 few grapes (for taste)
- 1/2 kiwi (for the vitamins too)
- Chia seeds to mix with the smoothie
Peel the avocado and the apple then rinse and drain the spinach. Cut the avocado and apple into pieces and add the drained spinach. Mix everything in a blender with a little spring water (preferably). Pour into a bowl. Add the grapes, sliced kiwi and chia seeds, according to your taste.
CONCLUSION
With well-selected ingredients, smoothies can become drinks with multiple benefits for gamers. Our three fruit juices offered above will allow you to meet certain needs.
We advise you to drink these preparations according to your desires and objectives:
- Triple A : it protects your eyes, increases your reaction time and boosts your performance to guarantee the best results in training and competition.
- The LCL : it strengthens your concentration and your mental capacity, reduces eye fatigue and helps protect your eyes during long periods of play.
- The Incredible Hulk : it improves your endurance, maintains your energy needs throughout the day, prevents eye fatigue and preserves your cognitive functions to perform well during exhausting matches.
Remember to vary and consume the different juices in a balanced way to benefit from all their benefits day by day!
Remember to send us on Insta your smoothie photos in front of your favorite game ;)
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The Horus X team
