Health Tip: Nutrition for Athletic Performance

Reader Comments
Back to article

I understand that studies show that high fat has the rapid (several hour) effect of keeping blood vessels from dialating. Based on personal experience, I believe that one will notice the positive effect of very low fat diet during an initial or warm-up phase of a workout or competition.

Paul Simmons of OH 5:16PM January 20, 2009

It is true that a "Whole-Foods, Plant-Based Diet -- centered on starchy veggies (for enough carb calories) and green and yellow veggies, with no processed oils" gives the optimal nutrition for humans -- since we are designed mainly as plant-eaters. That means avoid/minimize all animal foods, including poultry, dairy (especially cheese), seafoods, and eggs. Go to http://www.drmcdougall.com to get the education and guidance based on the evidence! My personal Healthy-lifestyle-oriented website is http://homepage.mac.com/maule5662h
and I have videos at
http://vimeo.com/user1077474/videos/sort%3Adate
Enjoy the journey to better health through the all-important proper nutrition!

Bill Kleinbauer of CA 2:23PM January 20, 2009