Many dietitians suggests products like gummies, gels, even Pop Tarts. But aren’t ultraprocessed foods like this bad for you? We explain the pros and cons.
Sports dietitians have recommended runners pregame a workout, long run, or race by eating Rice Krispie treats or Uncrustables, and often tout consuming sports drinks, gummies, and gels midrun. The problem: These are all technically ultraprocessed foods, which dietitians also suggest you limit as much as possible.
“With athletes, convenience and accessibility are important, and processed foods should play a role in their training.”Sure, you could eat a peanut butter sandwich made with minimally processed foods to fill your energy bucket, but imagine running with a sack of them or even a few bananas.“Depending on the intensity and length of your training, you need about 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour,” Link says.
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