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Beta-carotene is abundant in orange and yellow substances. It is an antioxidant that helps reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease, maintain eyesight, help boost the immune system, and promote repair of damaged DNA. With Vitamin C, Bioflavonoids which are also contained in orange and yellow fruits and vegetables, help reduce the risk of cancer, strengthen bones and teeth, heal wounds, keep skin healthy and lower the risk of heart attacks.

BLUE / P URPLE

Anthocyanins and Phenols make up blue and purple fruits and vegetables. Research says they may help reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's and may have anti-aging effects.

GREEN

Green fruits and vegetables are among the best sources of lutein. Lutein helps reduce the risk of cataracts and mascular degeneration, which can cause loss of vision. Green vegetables are also rich in sulforaphane, isocyanate and indoles which hamper the action of carcinogens.

WHITE

Allicin, which are found in garlic, leeks, and onions, helps control blood pressure and cholesterol. It looks like it also increases the body's ability to fight infection. Cauliflower contains sulforaphane, and mushrooms contain selenium. Both are also cancer-fighting.

Because they protect your body from injuries, diseases and untimely aging, colorful vegetables and fruits must be first in mind when buying food to maintain good sports nutrition.

Essentials for fast recovery

Proper recovery is also a main concern in sports nutrition. Sufficient rest and sleep allows the body's systems to recuperate from training stress and makes you stronger and faster. Training gains can be maximized, recovery process speeded up and performance enhanced by correct food and liquid consumption after workout.
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Today's Sports Nutrition Education Article

What Is Sports Nutrition - I

Sports nutrition is nothing short of essential. What you do not know about the athletes that you see on the television, competing in the Olympics and breaking world records is that they have a plan in place that allows them to succeed.

If you will succeed at your sport, you too need to insure that your nutrition is the top of the line. Do you know what you need to do?

Ask yourself these questions:

? Do you know when to eat before your game is to start?

? Do you know what foods are going to help to ultimately win the game if eaten before you compete in the game?

? Do you truly know how much hydration your body needs to power its way through all that you plan to put your body through?

? Did you know that with proper nutrition, the right plan and consistency, your body can do better, perform harder and be more likely to be successful at what you want it to do?

Dedication Counts

When it comes to sports nutrition, there is no reason to assume that you know it all. In fact, you should be hungry for learning. Learn about what is out there to help enhance your body?s performance. Learn about what you should be doing now so that your time on the floor is perfectly optimized. And, learn how to properly take care of yourself to avoid the risk of injury.

When it comes to these things, dedication is the most essential element. You will learn in this book that it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to be successful at sports nutrition. There are no short cuts worth taking either.

Knowledge is the first key to success. You will learn how sports nutrition affects virtually every aspect of your game and how you can better enhance your game by the foods, exercises and processes that you put your body through.

You should dedicate time to work through these steps and suggestions to better your overall performance. As we mentioned, it takes quite a bit of dedication. Therefore, do not expect to eat the right meal and get results right away.

Your body needs you to provide it with the fuel that it needs to do each and every thing that you want to do. Yet, most sports players do not pay enough attention to their goals in sports nutrition. Many make the mistake of believing that if they just work harder that they can do what needs to be done.

Work Smart By Learning First

As an athlete, you need to look at all aspects of the game. Therefore, it is up to you to insure that your game has all the fuel and power behind it to allow you to succeed quickly and effectively.

To get started, learn what you are missing. Then, move to using these elements in your everyday life, by adding them in as you go. You should expect it to be hard work. But, when you implement the changes you find here, you can also expect to find results.

It is recommended that you spend some time at least talking with your doctor to insure that your health is at an optimal level before playing any sport or changing your diet drastically. Additionally, if you are facing any physical challenges or taking medications, insure that it is safe for you to follow these recommendations.

Success can and does happen when you look at all areas of your game including sports nutrition.

Paul S is passionate about helping people who train hard, work hard, study hard, to stay not just healthy, but at OPTIMAL Level. He is also passionate about sharing the reality about food we eat today as compared to the last 50 years which our forefathers enjoyed. His main site is at http://www.healthsportsnutrition.com