Athlete Fuel

The most basic nutrient in the human body is water. Next to it are the nutrients that give or provides fuel and energy. One of the essential nutrients is carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are the most abundant of the three energy giving nutrients in the body. The other two are protein and of course fats or lipids.

Our bodies consume calories and energy every moment of the day and night whether we are jogging or sleeping. It is obvious that the more physical activity is performed, the more calories are required to stoke the fires of the body’s energy.
It is imperative that the athlete is provided with a proper, varied and balanced […]