Proper Nutrition for
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What is the proper nutrition for endurance sports?
Should we do a carb load of pasta? Or is protein a good bet?
Perhaps a balance of the two is best. Along with liquids to keep our bodies hydrated.
One long distance running coach swears by a whole wheat bagel topped with peanut butter and raw honey, along with a glass of pure, filtered water. He calls it the perfect snack for runners.
You want some carbohydrates to burn but also some protein to give you longer lasting nutrition after the carbs have been used up.
What about sports drinks? Some coaches believe in adding water to these. This way they still have some flavor but are not so sugary.
A plate of pasta the night before an endurance sport is a good idea. But add some skinless chicken breast for protein.
Grilled chicken and pasta or rice, along with a green vegetable is also a good bet.
For lunch try a whey protein shake. This also makes a great between-meals snack.
Breakfast can be scrambled eggs and a bagel or whole wheat toast. Some people like Eggbeaters.
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