03/03/2022
SUGAR: A CARBOHYDRATE THAT IS KEY TO YOUR POST-WORKOUT RECOVERY
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As an athlete, you may have heard about the role of post-workout carbs. But you may not realize that sugar is also a carb. It’s actually the simplest form of carbohydrate and occurs naturally in many foods, including fruits, vegetables, milk and milk products. There are different types of sugar, including fructose (fruit sugar), sucrose (table sugar) and lactose (the naturally-occurring sugar in milk).
Recently there has been a lot of conflicting information circulating about sugar, but sugar and other carbs aren’t inherently unhealthy. It’s most important to consider what your body does with what you eat, not just what you eat. A diet low in sugars and starches (both types of carbohydrates) is likely a good idea for those who are sedentary, and do not metabolize sugar optimally. But, as Sports Nutritionist Nancy Clark, RD puts it, “for sports-active, fit people – who are at lower risk for heart disease, diabetes, and obesity – sugar and carbs are not toxic but rather a helpful way to enhance athletic performance. The one size diet does not fit all.”
While some diets restrict carbohydrates, post-workout carbs are actually an integral part of athletes’ diets.
All carbohydrates, including sugar, easily convert to glucose. Glucose not needed immediately is stored in both the muscles and the liver as glycogen. If you don’t replenish these glycogen stores effectively, you can run out of fuel, also known as “hitting the wall.”
Eating sugar after a workout helps you refuel your muscles to make sure you’re ready for the next one.
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FULL ARTICLE:
https://builtwithchocolatemilk.com/news/sugar-a-carbohydrate-that-is-key-to-your-post-workout-recovery/
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