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Everyday we get questions regarding nutrition such as "What should an athlete eat before competition?", "When should an athlete eat before and during competitions?" and the list goes on and on. We hope our nutrition newsletter will serve as a guide to helping you make informed choices regarding sports nutrtion and general nutrition. |
| Nutritional Guidelines for Athletes
Noelle Ellert Sheehan, RD |
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 The following information is meant as a basic guide for nutrition for competition.
High Complex Carbohydrate Foods: bagel (regular size), whole wheat bread, english muffins, pasta, rice, cereal, yogurt, fruit.
High Protein Foods: lowfat cheese, turkey breast, tuna packed in water, yogurt, low fat or nonfat beans, lean roast beef, peanut butter (1 tbsp.), chicken breast without skin.
Pre Competition Meals/Snacks 1 Hour Before Competition: Read on.... |
Beat the Heat Before It Beats You |
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Keeping Cool When The Weather Is Hot
It's summertime and you head out for a run. Before you even finish the first mile, your body feels as though it might ignite from the heat. It's not your imagination. After 15 minutes of running, your body temperature could be as high as 5° F above normal. If you were to continue at this pace, fatigue and heat illness would take over.
Drinking enough fluid, whether it is water or a sports drink, is imperative for exercising in hot or humid weather. Read on.... |
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