Why Not Just Water?

Water is wonderful for our athletes but what if there is something better out there? Something easy... something packable... something cheap!

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What is Better than Water

As we all know, water is a great way to fuel our bodies as it keeps us going while training.

But there have been numerous other nutrient filled foods that benefit racers better than just water alone. Bananas, pears, and blueberries.

So lets go through the reason these are better! Most racers can't find the time to eat, so they resort to drinking anything that is close to them! Water is usually the most readily available but we all know that water alone is not doing anything other than quickly quenching thirst. While drinking something is helpful short term, making sure that a handful of nutrients, healthy sugars, and vitamins is going to fuel them long term!

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Lets Go Through the Nutrients

	Natural Water Content	Vitamins/Minerals	Other Benefits
Medium Banana	They are 75% water	3 Grams of Fiber 1 Gram of Protein Magnesium Potassium Vitamin B6 Vitamin C Manganese Copper Natural Simple Sugars	Peel acts as a natural container for easy transport.
Large Pear	They are 85-88% water	8 Grams of Fiber 1 Gram of Protein Vitamin C Potassium Copper Natural Simple Sugars	Stays shelf stable for longevity while on the road or away for multi-day racing.
Blueberries	They are 85% water	4 Grams of Fiber 1.5 Grams of Protein Vitamin C Vitamin K Manganese Copper Natural Simple Sugars	Handfuls are easy to grab on the go.

And what do they all have in common?

They are cost effective with a bunch, bundle, or container all coming in under $5.00 USD- divided over multiple snacking's or people, that is a great deal! Keeping these on hand are as easy as buying a pack of water during your next grocery run.

When added to their diet, along with a water break, any of these three fruits can aid in faster performance times, an improved rate of recovery, improved energy and the ability to focus mentally while racing!

-A Fellow Track Wife