Illinois Featured Content

  • Potato as effective as carb gels for boosting athletic performance

    Oct 18, 2019 12:15 pm by Diana YatesResearch
    bicycle with potato wheels - graphic by Michael Vincent

    Images

    • bicycle with potato wheels - graphic by Michael Vincent

    According to a new study of bicycle enthusiasts, potatoes make a savory alternative to sweetened commercial gels used by athletes for a quick carbohydrate boost during exercise.