sports nutrition

To Gatorade or Not to Gatorade?

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With all the different types of sports drinks on the market, it can be hard to decide whether to choose a sports drink like Gatorade or just grab water to drink. In most cases, water will meet your hydration needs, and sports drinks shouldn’t be taking the place of your regular water intake. Yes, they […]

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Crossing the Finish Line with Good Nutrition

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With the Chicago Marathon coming up on October 10th, I have been receiving many questions pertaining to adequate nurtition and hydration for endurance events.  Adequate nutrition and hydration before, during, and after a race or physical activity is very important.  It is imperative to begin a race or other types of physical activity well hydrated.  Hydration makes the difference between optimal performance and sub-par performance.  Carbohydrates are stored in the muscle […]

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