Does the Glycemic Index (GI) of a food have any impact on athletic performance?
Yes, high GI foods or drink are preferred over low GI during exercise since the muscles use glucose(sugar) as fuel and need this quickly. Eating a food or beverage during exercise such as Sport Beans, carbohydrate gel or sport drink that all have high GI, is recommended for a rapid source of muscle fuel. Additionally, after exercise as the muscles build back their reserves of glucose, eating a high GI food also makes sense. Research studies support the use of high GI foods over low GI during and after exercise as a means to boost performance. How do Sport Beans compare with other sports products such as sport drinks and gels? A variety of quickly digested carbohydrates (all with a high Glycemic Index) are used in sports products and all add to the desired level of sweetness. These carbohydrates sources also serve as a fuel source for the exercising muscle. However, Sport Beans offer a nutritional advantage to many sport nutrition products in that they contain added vitamins and mineral
