Bananas??
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roshy
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10th Jun '05, 5:01pm
10th Jun '05, 5:01pm
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i've been watching tennis lately and i saw one or more player eat a banana during the break between the set, i know it's to give them energy, but from my knowledge it's not good to consume any food during physical activities and if necessary the athlete can take in liquids such as water or lucazade etc! is this not true??
Bananas??
12th Jun '05, 6:57pm
banana's give the players potassium which they loose from sweat. This potassium prevents cramps. Potassium can also be found is sports drinks such as gatorade.
Jeff
Bananas??
12th Jun '05, 7:11pm
thank you J, now i can rest from thinkin about it :lol:
roshy!
Bananas??
16th Jun '05, 8:48pm
Banana's also contain a pre-cursa for saratonin which is a relaxing hormone. This may help with calming the player down.
The carb content is also important too.