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Summer Nutrition
When it is very hot (heat wave) the body naturally increases sweating, thus maintaining its temperature within normal limits. In the summer the body does not need as many calories as in the winter and this is because…. it gets hotter. The calorie is a unit of measurement of heat, so with more calories we…
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IPSC Nutrition – Match day
Nutrition on match day is definitely something that all competitors should seriously consider in order to achieve maximum performance. It is not wise to eat foods that only have empty calories, such as refined added carbohydrates (sweets, candies, chocolates) and do not have other ingredients that will help us achieve maximum performance, such as complex…
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Vitamin C
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, contributes to the normal formation of collagen for the normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, teeth, skin, and acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from oxidative stress that causes an increase in free radicals, which are considered the main cause of cellular aging. Vitamin…
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Pasta
Pasta is a pure plant-based food that provides slow-release energy as it is a complex carbohydrate. For this reason, high-level athletes base their diets on pasta. Pasta is made from wheat and it is available in various shapes and sizes, like long thin strips, bows and shells. Pasta is available as refined white or wholemeal…
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ANTIOXIDANT FOODS
Antioxidants are substances that protect our cells from the effects of free radicals thus contributing to disease prevention. Free radicals are produced by our body itself, mainly during metabolism. The accumulation of too many free radicals in the body is known as oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is believed to be the main cause of worsening…
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Added sugars
Added sugars are simple carbohydrates. Added sugars (honey, candies, syrups, refined sugar, refined breakfast cereals) provide calories, but not vitamins, minerals and fiber, that is why they called them empty calories. Foods that contain high amounts added sugars may raise triglyceride and glucose levels, which may long-term increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. Added sugars…
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Combination of complex carbohydrates
The combination of complex carbohydrates is the best for a carbohydrate-rich meal, to fill and keep glycogen stores (the body’s carbohydrate stores) in the muscles and liver high. Excellent for competitive athletes and for those who working in cold environments. You can combine pasta with bread, potatoes with bread, rice with bread, pasta salad with…
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Winter Nutrition
In winter, as in any season, when the weather is cold, the body needs a little more calories to be able to maintain its homeostasis, to function properly and not….get cold. Depending on the cold and the activity in it, the daily caloric intake can increase by about 20 to 30%. We need to increase…
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Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are one of the three main macronutrients in our diet (the other two are proteins and fats) and it is the major source of energy for our body. They are called macronutrients because our body needs them in large quantities. Carbohydrate consumption is vital, both for meeting our energy needs and for the normal…
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