Professional, Olympic, or élite athletes are similar to amateur athletes in that each needs optimal nutrition.
Well, yes, advanced-level athletes are super talented at their sport. And to my knowledge, they are not being fed rocket fuel before competition. However, they are doing something that not everyone takes the time to do. Tailoring their nutrition to fit their own needs.
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Confused when you are standing in front of the dairy case? There are so many dairy choices to choose from these days, it can be difficult to know which product is right for you.
Milk really does do a body good.
There have been numerous magazine advertisements and television commercials promoting milk and other dairy products health benefits from stronger bones to weight loss. All this promotion has successfully caught the attention of many health conscious consumers. The great news is that over the years, health agencies, such as the United States Department of Agriculture, have recognized this and have been making even more information available for guidance.
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For years, it has been touted as “the most important meal of the day”. Then why are there so many people doing without it?
By skipping breakfast, you run the risk of draining your energy levels for the rest of the day. This includes difficulty concentrating, increased irritability, and causing you to be less efficient at work.
The reasons are endless. Early morning athletes have complaints of no time between waking up and making a pre-dawn practice. Others are running out the door to make an early meeting. And some fear that eating before exercise will make them sick. Regardless of why people skip breakfast, there are some easy solutions that can help.
