This is an issue that continues to confound athletes, coaches, parents and those of us who simply exercise for recreation. Pre-exercise nutrition Between three and 36 hours before a game or event, any meal you eat with solid food should contain lots of carbohydrates. This is especially true if...

For tired athletes, Part 2 The two most important dietary for tired athletes are energy and carbohydrate intake, but other nutrients can also help to prevent chronic fatigue in athletes. Protein Protein is one nutrient that athletes tend to favour. Because there is a link between protein...

Certain dietary changes can assist athletes suffering from chronic fatigue. One always thinks of athletes as bursting with energy and vigour and gives little thought to those also suffering from chronic exhaustion. A number of dietary aspects can assist athletes in overcoming chronic...

Sports Nutrition Guides For Carbo-loading Few people realise that carbohydrate is the best-proven performance enhancing substance – and it’s legal! How does it work? Carbohydrates are the main fuel source during hard training and racing. Fat is also a fuel source, but is only utilized...