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are generally preferred for carbo-loading due to their minimal effect on serum glucose levels. Low glycemic foods commonly include vegetables, whole wheat pasta, and grains. Many endurance athletes have large pasta dinners the night before an event. Since muscles also use amino acids extensively when
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Hatfield, Disa L.; Kraemer, William J.; Volek, Jeff S.; Rubin, Martyn R.; Grebien, Bianca; GΓ³mez, Ana L.; French, Duncan N.; Scheett, Timothy P.; et al. (2006). "The
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Research in the 1980s led to a modified carbo-loading regimen that eliminates the depletion phase, instead calling for increased carbohydrate intake (to about 70% of total calories) and decreased training for three days before the event.
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functioning within aerobic limits, meals should also include adequate protein. Large portions before a race can, however, decrease race-day performance if the digestive system has not had the time to process the food regimen.
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Havemann, L.; West, SJ; Goedecke, JH; MacDonald, IA; St Clair Gibson, A; Noakes, TD; Lambert, EV (2006). "Fat adaptation followed by carbohydrate loading compromises high-intensity sprint performance".
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