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Peak nutrition, smart fuel for outdoor adventure, Maria Hines and Mercedes Pollmeier

Label
Peak nutrition, smart fuel for outdoor adventure, Maria Hines and Mercedes Pollmeier
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Peak nutrition
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
1119988361
Responsibility statement
Maria Hines and Mercedes Pollmeier
Sub title
smart fuel for outdoor adventure
Summary
"Peak Nutrition details 100 simple and delicious recipes within the context of outdoor goals and body science: motivation; recovery; hydration; how our digestive system works; how food provides energy; effects of weather and altitude; the relationship between food, muscle, and cramping; how nutrition relates to physical and mental stress; and more. The authors explore how to develop a healthier approach to eating for climbers, backcountry skiers, hikers, mountain bikers, trekkers, and trail runners"--, Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
Part I. Making food part of your athletic plan -- 1. The importance of nutrition for athletes -- 2. Building food habits -- 3. Motivation -- 4. Longevity and the aging athlete -- Part II. Guts and brains