The Differences Between Nutrition For Athletes & Healthy Eating
“Athletes are going to need a lot more carbs than the average semi-active adult,” says board-certified sports dietitian Stevie Smith, M.S., RDN, CSSD, CDN. Carbs are broken down into glucose (aka sugar) in the body, and glucose is the preferred energy source for endurance sports—think distance aerobic exercises like running, biking, triathlons, swimming, and rowing. …