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Since the 80s, scientists have studied peoples' blood sugar responses to hundreds of different foods. These foods have been ranked in what's known as the glycaemic index (or G.I. factor). A few years back, Australian researchers were the first to apply the G.I. factor to athletes' diets. The Australian Institute of Sport took note. Recently, Australia has experienced unprecedented sporting success, winning a wide range of events from swimming to netball. Coincidence? Or evidence? Could it be that the G.I. factor enables athletes to compete with an edge? The authors of
The Pocket Guide to the Glucose Revolution and sports nutrition think so.
An undisputed fact is that for the body to perform at its peak, it needs the right fuel. Carbohydrate foods have been proved to enhance stamina and fight off fatigue. The Pocket Guide to the Glucose Revolution and sports nutrition explains your individual carbohydrate needs and tells you what you should be eating when competing. --Christopher Kelly
Kurzbeschreibung
Sports nutrition is a new and dynamic science dedicated to unravelling the key nutrition factors that boost sports performance. What you eat does make a difference to your performance. The trick is getting into the right eating routine, keeping up to date and ignoring the confusing nutrition myths that abound. This book looks at a new key factor, the G.I. factor, and features: - a quick quiz to help readers assess current eating habits - case studies providing fun, easy and practical ways to eat for better performance - foods to consume during exercise and those that speed recovery - the truth about carbohydrate loading