EAT WELL.ATHLETES HAVE TO PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT THEY EAT. A MARATHO...
2. Eat well.Athletes have to pay attention to what they eat. A marathon runner, for example, maintains ahealthy diet during training as well as just before the race. Your brain also needs good food to functionat its peak.A well-balanced diet based on the food pyramid will keep your body and brain in top form. You arebetter off avoiding fast food laden with grease, sugar, and empty calories. Rather than junk foodsnacks, try substituting the following:
INSTEAD OF
EAT
donuts
low-sugar, multigrain cereal
chips
carrot sticks
cookies
natural granola bar
ice cream
low-fat yogurt
soda
fruit juice
coffee
herbal tea