Welcome to the Carbohydrates section
What are carbohydrates
What are carbohydrates? All carbohydrates are made up from sugars. There are a number of different types of sugars but in the body all carbohydrates metabolism converts sugar to glucose, our body's preferred energy source. Glucose is the main sugar present in many foods but some contain different sugars, such as … [Read More...]
Energy Sources
This article will list and discuss the various energy sources available which supply the body with the necessary nutrients to be able to exercise and remain healthy … [Read More...]
Food sources high in carbohydrates
Most athletes know the importance of carbohydrates. And many see their main source coming from breads, pastas and cereals. However, the table below will show you further examples of foods that do provide carbohydrates. … [Read More...]
Are carbohydrates of benefit during a race?
The need for carbohydrates - Running for over 90-120 minutes at race pace can totally deplete glycogen stores even if well loaded beforehand. … [Read More...]
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