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Why no to sugar? – Dr. Vibhusha Jambhekar Sugar long associated with religious and cultural traditions has become an irreplaceable part of our life. We follow the tradition of distributing sweets whenever there is some ...

Hydration for sports nutrition – Dr. Vibhusha Jambhekar Water is an essential component of an athlete’s diet. The body is composed of 50-60% of water. Sports training can cause loss of water through sweating. Hence, ...

Minerals for sports nutrition – Dr. Vibhusha Jambhekar Sportspersons need more nutrients than less-active people to keep performance and recovery at its peak. Athletes lose more electrolytes, such as magnesium, potassium, and sodium, through perspiration ...

Fats for Sports nutrition – Dr. Vibhusha Jambhekar A deficiency of fat in the diet can lead to fatigue, low hormonal synthesis, vitamin mal-absorption, and low energy. Fat contains more than twice the amount of ...

Importance of Proteins Protein intake is one of the most controversial topics related to sports nutrition. Protein is an important nutrient for health and physical activity. Proteins are required for growth, repair and maintenance of ...