Carbohydrates are probably the most discussed macronutrient in relation to endurance sports. We all know carbs serve mainly as a source of energy but that still leaves many questions unanswered. What are fast and slow carbs? Which foods are good sources of carbs and which…
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are the three main macronutrients. What amount of each do you need? Some people swear by low-carb diets, others think low-fat is the way to go, but how do you know who is telling the truth? Let’s look at what’s natural…
The last group of micro-nutrients in this series is made up of trace minerals: Selenium, Iodine, Zinc, Copper, and Iron. The body only needs very small amounts of them, but they are still very important for maintaining good health and performance.
There are a lot of minerals the body needs. To make sense of all of them in practical terms, it will be enough to know about the functions of the 9 main ones. In this article we will look at the most well-known group of…
