FOOD
AS FUEL
HAVE YOU EVER HEARD
THE SAYING “YOU ARE
WHAT YOU EAT”? FOR
SPORTSPEOPLE, THIS IS
ESPECIALLY TRUE BECAUSE
A GOOD DIET CAN MAKE THE
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GOOD
PERFORMANCE AND A GREAT
PERFORMANCE. READ ON TO
DISCOVER WHICH FOODS CAN
HELP (OR HINDER) YOU FROM
GETTING THAT GOLD MEDAL!BANANAS
This humble fruit packs a
punch! Bananas contain a
special ingredient called
potassium, which prevents
your muscles from cramping
up. Potassium is lost through
sweat, so don’t forget
to munch on a banana
after exercising.Athletes such as
runners call eating a
lot of pasta, bread and rice
“carb-loading”. They do it to
make sure that they have
enough energy to last the
whole race.SPORTS AND ADVENTURESPORTS AND ADVENTURE