The Right Fuel, by Amy Mills MS, RD, CDN

When the green flag drops, Mazda racers are pretty much all the same. Going for the win, trying to be one with their machine. Away from the track, they are a diverse group from all walks of life. We asked SCCA Spec Miata racer Amy Mills about her day job – helping people become healthier through nutrition. Amy is a Registered Dietitian, and an Adjunct Professor at Long Island University where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in nutrition and wellness.Racers and car enthusiasts put a lot of thought into how to keep their car running in peak form, but typically far less time on how to fuel their body. The body can run on a wide variety of food and drink. There are hundreds of different ways to eat, and no single diet is the magic answer to everyone's problems. However, there are some simple dietary tweaks that you can make to tune-up your diet, keep your body running smoothly, and drastically reduce your risk of a breakdown from chronic illnesses like diabetes.