What we should eat
Most of us are aware of the importance of eating fresh produce, and getting the right combination of protein, grains and fruit and vegetables. Salads and raw vegetables are especially beneficial because they have not lost any nutrients due to cooking. Fish and chicken are better than red meat.
What we shouldn't eat
All the bad things you hear about fast foods are true. They shouldn’t be part of your training diet. The amount of saturated fat and low quality carbohydrates in fast foods will not help your training, and in excess will be bad for your overall health.
How much is enough?
Following is a general guideline for what you should be consuming.
59- 6% calories from complex carbohydrates
15- 25% calories from fat (unsaturated when possible)
20- 25% calories from protein
The amount you need depends on several factors including weight, and gender.
Check out this online calculator to get a better idea of your nutrition requirement.
For more information about food and food intake for athletes visit Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance.
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