SPORT NUTRITION (En - Es)

**ENGLISH** --- Hello everyone, happy day. This Friday I had the opportunity to participate in a new experience, by attending a totally informal conversation about “Sports Nutrition”, that was the term given to the topic to be discussed, and it was led by Mr. Luis Martinez, nutritionist and athlete, with extensive experience in the city of El Tigre, and also known by the name of “Nutriquimista”, in social networks. So far I am talking about the subject, since the weekend was a celebration for my daughter's birthday, and I had not had the opportunity to develop this post, but it is very important to talk at least a little of what I was able to retain in the conversation, although much information is still flowing to me days later. The meeting was made possible thanks to the coaches of Vida Vzla - Functional Training, and attended by members of the Vida team, along with other participants from other running clubs and gyms. The call was made in general. Once everyone was seated in the most comfortable way, and the introductions were made, the nutritionist gave us the first part of the process in which he clarified terms used in the nutrition jargon, such as the definition of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and water, and the function of each of them in our body. All this information was focused on the nutritional process of an athlete, in which he placed those of us who do yoga, stretching, functional training and walking, as amateur athletes, regardless of the level of discipline and perseverance we may have. He explained that once we start an exercise routine, our body begins to generate changes from the simple to the complex, and this requires a nutritional process according to the activity we are developing. That is why at the beginning I mentioned the phrase: “Sports nutrition”, since the conversation was directed to those who train, and the way we feed ourselves. Many questions arose: Why do I train every day and I don't lose weight? Why do I do weights and I don't have muscles? Why don't I have muscle mass? And so on. This, of course, enlivened the conversation process, as the speaker kept answering and explaining each question. One phrase I remember clearly: “An athlete who does not consume carbohydrates is crazy, since this is the main source of energy”. Of course, he gave a lecture on processed and unprocessed carbohydrates, and also how the bread myth was so wrong. He made reference to the fact that the serious problem of the consumer is not eating bread, but eating more than the indicated amount according to the calories that should be consumed daily. Of course, the recommended carbohydrates for our nutrition are those that come from plants such as bananas, potatoes, cassava, among others. Another topic he emphasized was hydration, and its impact on the elimination of waste through urine. Something that few took into consideration was the calories generated in the body even by climate change, and the body's need to consume water not only to quench thirst but for the need to be hydrated. Some important tips that I remember right now: - A person who trains should consider in his body 60% training and 40% nutrition, per day. - Intermittent fasting really takes effect after 14 hours without consuming food, but it is not recommended without a previous medical study of each person. - Eggs are the only food that brings together all the elements present in a nutritional balance: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and vitamins. - Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the human body, and an athlete cannot do without them in any way. - Butter and vegetable margarine are both considered saturated fats, but margarine is even more so. Here the myth that because it is called vegetable, it is healthier is broken. - The color of urine can be used to determine how often the body requires hydration during the day. If it is bright yellow, it needs to be hydrated. This experience lasted 4 hours, and closed with tests of fat levels in the body, and an exhibition of nutritional products that can be used before, during and after a competition or marathon. I hope you liked this post, and that some of the tips provided will be useful for your orientation. Thanks for visiting my blog... happy evening.
                    

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