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Lots of interesting articles if you search for nutrition on bikeradar.
Apparently we process carbs differently...
FUELLING ADVICE
WOMEN
* Use a diet that does not over-emphasise carbohydrate
* Ensure use of carb drink in sessions to assist fuel provision and endurance
* Do not heavily carbo-load before events but ensure regular carbohydrate meals balanced with good protein sources and fats
MEN
* Use a diet that ensures at least 55% of calories from carbohydrate
* Ensure use of carb drink in sessions to assist fuel provision and endurance but ensure post-exercise hi-carb snacking is planned for
* Carbo-load before longer events and sessions by focusing on carbohydrate (2-3d) after several days(2-3d) of meals with slightly increased (healthy)protein and fat calorie foods
http://www.bikeradar.com/fitness/article/nutrition-its-different-for-girls-16773
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