Day: 16 February 2016
What is carbohydrate loading and is it a good idea for me?
February 16, 2016 Pearle Nerenberg No Comments
QUICK ANSWER >>> The modern approach to “carbohydrate loading” can help your performance during a tournament. To carbohydrate load your muscles, you reduce practice intensity and increase carbohydrate and fluid intake for the three days before a tournament. This allows your muscles to build up their carbohydrate stores, thereby having more energy available when it […]
Our Tips: Consuming Food After the Expiry Date
February 16, 2016 Cinzia Cuneo 1 Comment
Lots of people think that foods that have crossed their expiry date should definitely be thrown out. But this is not necessarily the case, because this date is no guarantee of food safety. It is more of a suggestion from the manufacturer indicating the time during which the food is at its freshest. Actually this […]