Everybody knows that you need to eat the right things if you
want to stay healthy and fit. But what are the "right things"?
What does your body need in order to help you stay active? One
important answer is glucose. Glucose is the fuel your body
needs, especially at the beginning of exercise. Even after
you've been exercising for a while and your muscles are getting
energy from fat, glucose is still important. It's like gasoline
for your body - so keep your gas tank full. Where do you get
glucose? You get it from carbohydrates. Maintain a well-balanced
diet and choose lots of fruit and vegetables to go with your
grains (pasta, rice, bread, cereal). And remember to eat the
right things at the right times - food takes time to digest.
Water is another part of eating healthy. You need water to keep
the nutrients circulating in your body and to clear out the
waste. And you sweat off a lot of water when you exercise (even
if you're swimming). You can get your water from milk, juice,
sports drinks - or plain old wat