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Nutrition - Features

Caffeine and Performance

Caffeine is used by nearly 100 percent of adult men and women, making it the most widely used stimulant drug in the world.  Caffeine has also become more popular amongst endurance athletes as an ergogenic (energy generating) aid since it was removed from the list of banned substances list in 2004 (although it is still banned in high quantities).  While research into the performance enhancing effects of caffeine is controversial, many athletes claim caffeine enhances performance. 

 

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What and When to Eat Before you Compete

What an athlete eats and drinks before, during and after exercise affects comfort and performance during exercise.  Knowing when to eat, what to eat and planning your meals ahead of events is essential to a successful race.  Your best approach is always one that you have tested. 

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Peanut Butter: A Real Super Food

With an overwhelming number of energy bars, protein powders and meal replacements on the market, many athletes tend to forget about “real” food. Peanut butter is an excellent source of nutrition for athletes, it’s also tasty, inexpensive and satisfying. 

Peanut butter has been labelled a “fatty” food in recent years as calorie counting became more popular. As a result, many people try to stay away from peanut butter. Yes, peanut butter is calorie-dense, but so are meal replacements and protein bars! These only result in weight gain when one’s calorie intake exceeds their recommended daily limit.
In this article you'll find some good reasons to consider adding peanut butter (and other nuts) to your nutrition plan.
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