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Fuel mileage: be well-fed before you shred.(PERSONAL TRAINER)
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Park & Pipe
- Article date:
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January 1, 2006
- Author:
- Chabai, Barbara
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Digest this: there's about 12 teaspoons of sugar in one 360 ml can of soda--the beverage of choice for many boarders and skiers reaching for an energy boost before hitting the slopes. While it's true that you can ride the rush for awhile, in a few minutes, be prepared for your blood sugar level to come crashing down like a max air plummet. Instead of a sugary quick fix, the experts recommend that you choose foods that will not only get you going, but help you sustain that energy. "The right sports diet is particularly important for skiers, skaters, boarders and other athletes exposed to extreme cold," says Nancy Clark, M.S., R.D., sports nutritionist, consultant and author of ...