Carb-Protein Sports Drink Research Update

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The Straight Dope on Grains

ot everyone agrees about grains. Some nutrition experts (and would-be experts) believe that grains should be a major part of everyone’s diet. Others believe that grains should be marginalized in the diet. Whom should you believe? Let’s take a look at what science and common sense say about the place of...

How Much Carbohydrate Should You Consume During Exercise?

In most sports, you don’t have to worry too much about optimizing carbohydrate consumption. If you’re a basketball player, for example, you can simply drink a sports drink when you’re thirsty during practices and games and you will probably get enough carbohydrate to maintain a high performance level...

Protein Ingestion and Endurance Exercise: A Closer Look at The Science

By Michael J. Saunders, PhD, School of Kinesiology and Recreation Studies, JamesMadison University Carbohydrates and fats are the primary fuels metabolized during endurance exercise. However, during prolonged exercise, protein may provide for 5-10% of total energy demands, and this contribution can...

What Is The Best Source of Post-Workout Nutrition?

A recent study investigating the performance of chocolate milk as a recovery drink has received a lot attention and added confusion to the question regarding the best source of recovery nutrition after exercise. In the study, athletes were given chocolate milk, Gatorade, or Endurox R4 after a stationary bike...