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I took a nutrition class two semesters ago.
HerThe following information comes from the book, "Nutrition Concepts and Controversies 9th Ed" by Frances Sizer and Eleanor Whitney.
"For athletes wishing to maximize muscle glycogen synthesis after strenuous training, however, eating foods with a high gycemic index may help restore glycogen more rapidly"
Essentially, that says eating certain types of food after major exercise may improve results.
Here is a list of foods that have a high glycemic index:
Cornflakes, "Cheerios", "Rice Krispies" cereals
French, white, and whole-meal breads (soft textured"
Sticky rice, medium grain (brown or white"
Waffle
Mashed potatoes
Watermellon
Honey, jelly beans, "Life savers" and "skittles" candies, sugar -sweetned sfot drinks
For comparison purposes, here is a list of foods that has a low glycemic index:
Long grain rice
Bran cereals, whole oats
Pasta
Whole grained bread (heavy textured)
Baked beans, soybeans
Apple, apple juice, carrot, orange, peach
Milk, yougurt
"Snickers" candy bar, "M&Ms" candy and "Dove" chocolate bar
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