There is no doubt that sport is a huge part of the Australian psyche. From a young age we are encouraged to play sport and exercise to ensure positive health and wellbeing. But what we often overlook is the role of diet and nutrition in sporting performance, not only in relation to training and competition, but also in recovery between training sessions and for long term health.
So which nutritional components should we consider to deliver optimal athletic performance?
It may seem obvious, but all athletes - whether casual or elite - need adequate energy ...
