Nutritional Health

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nd a small snack takes less than an hour. A person may
even find a burst of caffeine to be helpful or may just want a feeling of ease by not eating anything at all. Without
practice and numerous trials the athlete may run into a problem by eating too large of a meal just before exercise and
feeling sluggish. There is also a possibility that by not eating properly the athlete may become dizzy and tired. If
anyone is serious about finding the ?ultimate pre-event food? they should constantly be testing and refining different
meals. This preparation of choice should get great attention since training methods are not as specific as eating
habits.
During an event digestion is 70% to 80% of its original speed. Therefore it is not wise to eat any regular sized
meal while participating in activities unless they are extremely lengthy such as hiking. For the most part liquids or
foods high in water content are your best bet for helping the system as long as they are non alcoholic. Alcohol is a
dehydrator. Fluids taken in will: transport glucose to
working muscles, eliminate waste products, eliminate metabolic byproducts, and dictate heat through sweating. The most
beneficial drink is orange juice or most any juice which will not only restore water and calories, but also many other
nutrients that Gatorade or cola can not do. A good guide for fluid replacement would be 8-10 ounces for every 20 min of
strenuous activity, even though this
may only be a half or a quarter of what you have lost it will help recovery time. Small nutrient packed snacks will
also prove beneficial to you during exercise.
Once the event is completed your body still requires loads of lost products to be replenished. Your first
priority should be the fluid loss that you were unable to keep up with during the exercise. How much? Well likely the
best guide to tell you when to stop is the urine test. If it is clear then the body is back t...