Should Runners Eat a Raw Foods Diet?
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about the roles of sugars and grains as they relate to athletes of all calibres. Common sense and a lot of advertising copy might tell you that sugars are great for short burst energy, and grains help you load up on carbohydrates for exercise. But there is a difference between the good carbs that will be fuel for your engine, and bad carbs that will burn fast and hot, and leave you running on empty. Speaking of running, let’s look at the common sense idea for breakfast. You might think you would do well to eat a bowl of instant oatmeal a few hours before a big run. Somewhere along the line, someone told you that carbohydrates were important for exercise, and oatmeal is natural, so must be a great choice, right? Not so fast – literally. If you’re a runner, you’ve probably heard of those crazy feats of human endurance and sacrifice known as ultramarathons. There are now countless races, including the grueling Western States 100 Mile race in the
