complex carbs for runners

The following excerpt about the need for protein, carbs and fats for young runners is from The Young Runner’s Guide to Nutrition by Michele Pettinger. Follow FLEETSTREET on Instagram and TikTok. Refined carbs are stripped of certain nutrients, while complex carbs supply essential fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Understanding the Context

Diets high in refined carbs may increase your risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes. MSN: Sports dietitians on the new dietary guidelines and what runners (actually) need Sports dietitians on the new dietary guidelines and what runners (actually) need Los Angeles Times: Harley Pasternak Says Avoiding Carbs Is Not the Secret to Weight Loss Harley Pasternak breaks down why carbs were never the problem — and how rethinking them could be the missing piece in sustainable weight loss. Harley Pasternak Says Avoiding Carbs Is Not the Secret to Weight Loss Yahoo: 7-Day Meal Plan for Runners: The Science-Backed Strategy That Changed My Performance Forever