health Archives | Rowing News https://www.rowingnews.com/tag/health/ Since 1994 Wed, 05 Apr 2017 13:04:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.rowingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-ROWINGnews_oarlock_RGB-150x150-1-1-32x32.png health Archives | Rowing News https://www.rowingnews.com/tag/health/ 32 32 Smooth Move https://www.rowingnews.com/smooth-move/ Wed, 05 Apr 2017 13:04:04 +0000 https://www.rowingnews.com/?p=3935 A fruit smoothie that includes Greek yogurt, banana, and berries offers plenty of satiating and muscle-building protein as well as the carbohydrates to refuel and replenish after a tough session.

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]]> A fruit smoothie that includes Greek yogurt, banana, and berries offers plenty of satiating and muscle-building protein as well as the carbohydrates to refuel and replenish after a tough session. As a general rule, your muscles want three or four times more calories from carbohydrates than from protein. If you like the convenience of protein shakes, toss in some carbs.

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]]> Friend or Foe? https://www.rowingnews.com/friend-or-foe/ Sun, 19 Mar 2017 13:32:48 +0000 https://www.rowingnews.com/?p=3820 By cutting carbohydrates, you could be undercutting your performance.

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]]> Athletes’ opinions about carbohydrates range from evil to essential. The research, however, is more conclusive. It supports eating a sports diet based on grains, fruits, and vegetables—the wholesome kinds of sugars and starches that feed the brain and fuel the muscles during hard exercise. But what about those who say they feel better when cutting out carbohydrates? When I hear this, I’ll ask what they were eating prior to making the change. The answer is almost always the same: fast food and junk rather than high-quality meals. No wonder they feel better; they are eating better.

An easier way to reduce sugar cravings is to prevent extreme hunger.

Of course, those who do report feeling better after cutting out grains might be dealing with food sensitivities. When you cut out a whole food group, though, you eliminate a lot of foods. It’s likely just a few foods contributed to their feeling unwell. A registered dietician can help you reach the same level of “feeling great” by working with you to figure out which foods are the culprits. Some athletes rave that their low-carbohydrate diet allows them to curb their addiction to sugar. A high-fat diet curbs hunger, and simultaneously curbs cravings for sweets. An easier way to reduce sugar cravings is to prevent extreme hunger.

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