After exercising, the best foods to consume to take advantage of the carbohydrate window is:

SPORTS NUTRITION

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

After exercising, the best foods to consume to take advantage of the “carbohydrate window” is:

A	low GI carbohydrates
B	Coke Zero
C	Jelly Beans and a PowerAde
D	Brown rice, fish and water

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Studies have shown that during exercise lasting approximately 1 h in duration, a mouth rinse or small amounts of carbohydrate can result in a performance benefit. A single carbohydrate source can be oxidized at rates up to approximately 60 g/h and this is the recommendation for exercise that is more prolonged (2–3 h).

Detailed explanation-2: -Ideally, fuel up two hours before you exercise by: Eating healthy carbohydrates such as whole-grain cereals (with low-fat or skim milk), whole-wheat toast, low-fat or fat-free yogurt, whole grain pasta, brown rice, fruits and vegetables.

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