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Why are carbohydrates important?When we train or race at high intensity, we rely primarily on carbohydrates found in the liver, blood and muscles. The feeling of fatigue that develops during long road races or training is related to low blood sugar..

When it comes to excelling in flag football, skill and athleticism are essential, but they are only part of the equation. To perform at their best, flag football players must put their nutrition first, and the principles of sports nutrition play a cr..

Nitrates are carriers of nitrogen (N) in nature, so they are often referred to negatively in public, which is not true. Some vegetables such as radishes, turnips, celery, spinach, arugula and watercress have high natural nitrate levels, but these var..