It’s another topic addressed with the aim of unraveling myths
Sport is the “tool” for changing lives, that is, it generates benefits for both professional and amateur athletes. Studies, analyzes and concepts that serve to keep a person aware of what he does on a daily basis. However, doubts immediately arise. For example: what are the essential fruits for good sporting performance?
Answers
“Fruits rich in simple carbohydrates are ideal for the immediate pre-workout, as they quickly provide energy for the following workout. As for post-workout, the ideal is to have a more complete diet, which contains foods that are a source of simple carbohydrates and proteins to promote the muscle repair process”, said Daniele Souza, nutritionist at the Cajuru University Hospital, in Curitiba, in an exclusive interview with Sport Life.
“Immediately pre-workout, simple carbohydrate foods offer rapid availability of glucose, which is used right from the start of the workout. Some examples are fruits such as bananas, apples, grapes, oranges and peaches,” added the professional.
Alternatively the natural isotonic
A natural isotonic drink, a drink rich in carbohydrates and minerals that acts as a way to replace energy expended during activity, can supplement this diet after exercise.
“Natural sports drinks will help a lot in the recovery of this organism. They provide water and nutrients to prevent loss of lean mass, dehydration, cramps and decreased immunity. Many nutrients are necessary in these processes, but we can highlight carbohydrates, proteins , lipids, vitamins A, C, D and E, zinc, copper, calcium and iron,” Souza said.
Additions on “long” meals and hydration
When questioned about some type of ban when it comes to eating, Daniele denied that there is a veto and reiterated that at a certain point a type of food can “shine”. Then, up to three hours before the game, you can eat complex carbohydrates and fiber, such as yams, sweet potatoes and whole grains. Also proteins and lipids so that the good glucose “reserve” is used throughout the training.
Anyone who thought that the recommendations ended up to the previous paragraph is wrong, that is, another important point is hydration. No matter if you do beach sports, running, drinking water is important.
“It makes no sense to follow a super complete diet and be dehydrated. Water is essential for all the functions of our body and must be consumed in abundance, at least 35ml for every kg of a person’s weight”, underlined Daniele.
Final word
“It is worth underlining that monitoring with a nutritionist is essential to achieve good results not only in the practice of physical activity, but also for a healthier life. Only the professional nutritionist is qualified to prescribe diets,” concluded the specialist.
Given away
Fruit consumption is a matter of public utility. The PNS (National Health Survey) published by IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics) in 2020 found that in 2019 only 13% of Brazilians eat fruit and vegetables adequately.
This edition of the PNS was based on the idea that the ideal intake of both fruit and vegetables is at least 25 times per week, with a minimum consumption of five fruits and five other vegetables per week.
Source: Terra
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