Have you ever had an early morning game and not been sure of what to eat? Or what about a late-night game? How do you maintain your food 🍓and hydration throughout the day to be ready for your game?
Fueling your body with the right food before and after your games will allow you to enhance your performance on and off the field.💪
Today’s newsletter is brought to you by Blayze soccer coach Zoe Morse. She will give you tips on how to eat and hydrate your body to prepare for your matchday!
Food Before a Game 🍌
You need to remember that every player is different. Some soccer players can only eat certain types of foods before a game and others cannot eat at all.
Try to eat a combination of carbs. Foods like bread, rice, oatmeal, and bananas.🍌 Add in protein like eggs, chicken, tempeh/tofu, and fish. 🐟Aim to eat this 2-3 hours before the game.
You may want a light snack right before kickoff as well.
Hydration is also important! Drink a lot of water and an electrolyte drink.🥛
Breakfast Meals: 🍓 🥚
Oatmeal with fruit
Eggs, fruits, and/or veggies
Protein shake, side of fruit, and yogurt
Toast or bagel, with peanut butter, eggs, or fruit
Lunch/Dinner Meals: 🍝🐔
Pasta with protein with red sauce
Grilled chicken, fish, or beef with a salad
Turkey or ham sandwich with fruit or side salad
Pre-Game Snacks:🍎
Protein bars
Bananas, apples, or oranges
Trail mix
Sports drink
Water:💧💧💧
Drink lots and lots of water! You should drink it before, during, and after the game.
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