Demystifying Sports Nutrition 
A diet that is laden with antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables will slow the aging process and its effects on performance. Photo: Scott Draper | Competitor.com
Table of Contents
- Demystifying Sports Nutrition
- Debunking The Garbage Disposal Theory
- Strive For Lean, Not Thin
- Why Diets Don't Work
- How To Change Habits
- Body Awareness
- Exercising Portion Control
- When To Eat
- You Need To Eat Carbohydrates
- Carbo-loading Is A Myth
- Protein Is Essential, Large Quantities Are Not
- Fat: The Underdog
- Antioxidants & Supplements
- Superfoods Are Still Super
- Sugar Is Not The Enemy
- Glycemic Index: The Quick & DIrty
- Pre-Workout Fueling
- To Fuel Or Not During Training
- Post-Workout Recovery
- Fueling During Races
- Performance Booster
- Optimal Nutrition Is Individual
Debunking The Garbage Disposal Theory
You’ve probably heard this before—you might have even said it: I’m an endurance athlete who trains and races hard, therefore, I can eat whatever and however much I desire. “I call it the garbage disposal theory,” says Liz Applegate, Ph.D., director of sports nutrition, University of California, Davis. “It works for some male athletes, but it’s going to catch up to you.”
Of course, all food is fuel and the body will burn whatever you give it, but if the goal is lifelong good health and longevity in sports, consuming quality nutrition cannot be overlooked.
Home
Recent Stories
