Special Report
What to eat when you exercise
By Veronika Powell MSc, Viva!
FOOD FOR FUEL
Whether you’ve just taken up jogging or are a seasoned athlete, your body needs the same set of nutrients as everyone else’s to keep fit – the only difference is the quantity. How active you are largely determines how much energy you need to feed your body, but that’s not where it ends. Younger people tend to have a faster metabolism; muscular people need more protein to sustain or build the muscle mass, and we all have a different speed of burning energy. So, there’s no definite formula for success – you’ll just have to experiment a little.
Being vegan is not just an ethical choice, it offers a wealth of health benefits to boot, so many professional athletes are switching to veganism to gain advantage and improve their performance. Why?
1 Plants offer healthy carbohydrates – essential for sustained energy release.
2 Plants have better proteins – these are easier for your body to digest and boast a better ratio of amino acids than animal protein.
3 Plants provide healthy fats – all the essential healthy fats, which are good for your heart.
4 Plants are rich in antioxidants – which help you recover better.
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