be at risk of nutritional deficiencies as well as poor physical performance.General healthy-eating guidelines as well as specialist requirements for athletes apply to meat-eaters and vegetarians. You daily aim should be to base your meals and snacks

athletes don't appreciate the importance of recovery nutrition.  "In my experience many athletes overlook the importance of nutrition after training and are constantly in a state of semi-fatigue," he says. Fiona Moorehead-Lane agrees that many athletes have

. Nutritional SecurityWhile most scientific research does not support the intake of dietary supplements as being a factor in athletic prowess, other studies reveal that those who follow performance-enhancing or restricted diets, or who want to ensure proper

"When you're training, time is of the essence," says sports nutritionist Drew Price (drewprice.co.uk). "Nutrient timing is the secret weapon employed by professional athletes to fuel training and race day, and to support recovery. "Carbohydrate

.In Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes, nutritionist Monique Ryan notes that, "For endurance athletes they [supplements] are crucially important. Because of your training and the stress it imposes on your body, you may need higher amounts of vitamins

UAN: Article type:++add book link at top++ --This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. Creatine may be one of the best-selling supplements ever, with more than $100 million in annual sales

consult your doctor before making any decisions about supplements.In Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes, nutritionist Monique Ryan notes that, "For endurance athletes they [supplements] are crucially important. Because of your training

UAN:236 Article type:++add book link at top++ --This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. Branched-chain amino acids, or BCAAs, have been a hot topic for years, and they do show promise

UAN: Article type:++add book link at top++ --This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. You can find ginseng everywhere: in sports drinks, iced tea, herbal supplements, and energy gels. Used

functioning of nerves, brains and muscles Wholemeal bread and wholegrain cereals; beans, lentils and peas; pork; fruit; fortified breakfast cereals May optimise energy production and performance Involved in energy production; increased needs of athletes can