Nice article on Athlete Nutrition
Today I’d like to point you to a great article on the blog of Janis. She writes about supplying the right nutrition for your sporty kids. This is a well-underestimated topic and Janis summarizes a couple of great points on what to be aware of.
Please visit the article here and don’t forget to leava a comment on her blog and Facebook page!
Read MoreWhat to eat after a Game
Basketball players should not only eat healthy before and after games but in their every day lives. Basketball burns a lot of energy therefore, eating more foods which contain the nutrients your body needs will give you lots of energy for running up and down the court.
Proteins and Carbohydrates
If you are a serious basketball player then there are two food groups you need to familiarize yourself with. These food groups are called carbohydrates and proteins. Carbohydrates are good for brain function. “Carbs” go directly to your muscles and liver after being converted into glycogen. You can find “carbs” in bread, potatoes, pasta’s, honey, jam and rice.
What to Eat before a Game: The Link between Diet and Athletic Performance
There are many things that you can do to improve your athletic performance, for example, by resting an appropriate amount of time. One of the easiest ways that you can also improve your performance is through proper diet and exercise. However, when it comes to game day, you want to make sure that your body has the access to all of the nutrients and energy it needs to perform as efficiently as possible.
Because good nutrition does not simply start and end on game day, you want to make sure that your diet includes the following things. Make sure that you are getting ample amounts of the protein needed to build muscles. Lean protein is the best source and you should be looking at foods which have a high percentage of protein that is useable by your body. A great choice for protein is eggs because they contain many other nutrients and are not high in fat.
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