For athletes of all abilities, this text offers a practical guide to building up the correct diet for a particular sport or active lifestyle. Topics include: are high protein diets appropriate for weight loss?; should sugar be avoided pre-exercise?; and should late-night eating be avoided?
"Food for Sport" is a must for anyone who wants to learn what, when, and how much to eat and drink to improve their performance or the performance of someone else. It is a practical book designed to show readers how to build up the right diet for their particular sport or active lifestyle. It looks at questions such as: "Are high protein diets appropriate for weight loss? Should sugar be avoided pre-exercise? Are supplements necessary? Are sports drinks a waste of money? Is it all right to skip breakfast and train first in the morning?"
