ENERGY FOOD FOR ATHLETES WORD

ENERGY FOOD FOR ATHLETES WORD

“The more protein the more muscular strength!” That is what a well-known athlete told me, asking me at the same time about the best form of protein, or rather concentrated protein food. At that time, STUDY ALSO told that experiments with top athletes who used natural fruit sugar and dextrose, as well as following a well thought-out diet based can fruit and a moderate protein intake, achieved the best results. I was able to make a personal experiment in the Swiss Alps, together with an athletic partner who lived predominantly on protein, while my diet consisted of dried grapes, dates, figs, almonds, pine kernels, whole food muesli and “Reopen,” most valuable wholegrain crisp bread. Good water from a clear mountain stream served as my drink. With this nutritious and light food I reached the summit faster than my test companion, and I had a normal heart beat. Athletes can try this simple experiment for themselves. Under the same conditions the described results can be achieved again and confirmed.

INCREASING ONE’S EFFICIENCY

This will also confirm that athletes with a body weight of 70 to 80

Kilos (11-42.5 stone) need no more than a daily portion of 50 to O

Grams (1.75—2.1 ounces) of protein, even when under the exertion of training. More would unnecessarily overload the metabolic mechanism and produce an excess of urea. The increased production of enzymes puts a greater strain on the pancreas and the kidneys, and both the circulation and the heart are overtaxed.

In Finland I found a deficiency of iron and hemoglobin in the blood of athletes, which I found to be interesting. I advised the manager of a Finnish sports team to give his athletes stinging nettle powder or to recommend to them Altadena tablets. The latter contain alfalfa, stinging nettles and organically grown green oats. The trouble could also be dealt with by eating more green salads, as well as sufficient vegetables and fruit.

It is always better if we know what to do, for years ago the opinion was that muscular strength could really be increased by eating more protein, but experience has proved that a certain and sensible reduction is better for us, whereas the intake of vitamins and minerals demands full consideration, for best efficiency.