What do Olympic Athletes Eat?
Everyone is watching the Olympics. What do Olympic athletes eat to stay in shape and have the energy to compete? WebMD had a recent article, Eat Like an Olympian: 5 Nutrition Essentials . How can you “eat like an Olympian”? Hydration – Olympic athletes stay hydrated. A dehydrated body does not perform well. One of the ways any athlete can improve performance is to stay hydrated. A rule that WebMD recommends is to fill up with fluids equal to half your weight. Thus, if you weigh 160 pounds, you want to take in 80 ounces of fluid. Since there are 8 ounces in a cup, 80 ounces would be 10 cups of liquids a day. But all liquids count – a glass of milk, a glass of ice tea and of course, water. Seafood – many health experts recommend eating seafood at least twice a week. How does seafood help athletic performance? Seafood has the omega-3 healthy fats including EPA and DHA. ...