Energy to Burn: The Ultimate Food and Nutrition Guide to Fuel Your Active Life

by Julie Upton; Jenna Bell-Wilson

• ISBN13: 9780470443903
• ISBN10: 0470443901
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-03-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Get the Energy Boost to Power Your Performance Every dayWhether you're a serious athlete, a weekend warrior, or an active person constantly on the go, proper nutrition can help you optimize your performance and reach your goals. This accessible guide equips you with the most current, science-based sports nutrition information and tools available to help you maximize your energy and your results.First, the book lays out the foundation of healthy eating by explaining the role of carbohydrates, protein, and fats in a performance diet. It helps you energize with pre-competition meals, guidance on what to eat and drink during exercise, and post-competition nutrition for optimal recovery. You'll also find a complete 14-day diet plan to help you start fulfilling your energy requirements right away. Energy to Burn also gives you:An Energy Quotient quiz to see how you're doing right nowInformation on how to determine, reach, and maintain your best body weightThe lowdown on supplements and energy barsA look at professional athletes' kitchens-and the foods they can't live without

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Nutrition Condition

Your Perfect Weight: How to Find It and Keep It

Carbohydrates: The Ultimate Fuel Source

Proteins: The Building Blocks

Fats for Life: Fitting Fat into a Performance Diet

Energize: Precompetition Nutrition

On the Go: What to Eat and Drink When Active

Optimal Recovery: Replenish, Repair, and Rehydrate

Supplements: Help or Hype?

The Athlete's Kitchen: An Insider's Guide to the Gold-Medal Eats

The Fourteen-Day Energy to Burn Diet 201 Selected Readings

Index

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