Carb-loading before exercise is believed to fuel workouts and help speed recovery. As evidenced by your prerace or pregame pasta dinners in high school, the mainstream conversation around this topic ...

You've heard or seen the stereotype of a runner eating a big plate of pasta the night before a marathon. But although a hearty helping of spaghetti is a pre-race tradition for many, effective carb ...

A marathon is not only a physical test but also a matter of proper energy supply. To successfully cover the distance of ...

Most of us have heard of carb loading as a way to prepare for a sporting event, but many of us don’t really know what it is, how it works and why it’s only appropriate at certain times — and for ...

For decades, athletes were told to stuff themselves with carbs before performance. But newer research suggests the benefits ...

Miami’s ING Marathon is only four days away. I’m counting because I’m running it. These last few days before a race find many athletes stressing out about food. The truth is, no matter how hard you’ve ...

Carb loading is a sacrosanct part of the training cycle. In the days leading up to a race, the committed distance runner is compelled to eat an industrial amount of carbohydrate-rich food. That’s why ...

Starting a long-distance race with full a full tank of glycogen (aka stored carbs in your muscles and liver) can help you avoid the dreaded “bonk”. For years, it has been a popular practice to hit up ...

Should Diet Guidelines Be Revised? Patrick Davitt, PhD, tries to keep carbohydrates down to 20% of the calories he consumes. You might think he's following one of the weight-loss regimens that became ...

Evangeline Mantzioris is affiliated with Alliance for Research in Nutrition, Exercise and Activity (ARENA) at the University of South Australia. Evangeline Mantzioris has received funding from the ...

If you work out a lot, you need carbs. Despite the fair share of shade they get, carbohydrates are the body’s primary source of energy. But it can be hard to know the best way to incorporate the ...