{"id":155750,"date":"2015-10-09T09:00:54","date_gmt":"2015-10-09T16:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=155750"},"modified":"2015-10-08T08:11:57","modified_gmt":"2015-10-08T15:11:57","slug":"4-wondrous-ways-to-carbo-load","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/4-wondrous-ways-to-carbo-load\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Wondrous Ways to Carbo-Load"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Tasija Karosas, Swimming World College Intern<\/em><\/p>\n

When you hear \u201ccarbo-load\u201d what is the first thing that comes to mind?\u00a0 Pasta and bread, right?\u00a0 I asked a group of swimmers this same question and ten out of ten answered, pasta and bread! \u00a0Although pasta and other grains are a GREAT source of carbohydrates, there are many other foods that contain the macronutrient carbohydrate.<\/p>\n

About 50 to 65 percent of the food we eat should be carbohydrates.\u00a0 This is because they are our main source of energy.\u00a0 If you want to fuel yourself to train and perform your best each day, it is important to understand what food groups contain carbohydrates and how each of these contribute to your energy levels.<\/p>\n

1. Grains<\/h3>\n
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As you may know, grains are an awesome source of carbohydrates.\u00a0 Grains are complex carbs that contain two main components, starch and fiber.\u00a0 Starch is stored in our body and is used for long-term energy. \u00a0Fiber plays a very important part in our digestive system.\u00a0 During a rigorous training schedule, grains should take up one-third of your plate.\u00a0 It is also important to remember to make at least half your grains WHOLE!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Examples of Grains:<\/p>\n