Soccer Player Nutrition

When I started to play soccer I didn't have a clue ofyour match). Still, many players go by the old myth
what I should eat to prepare for a soccer match. Ito prepare high carbohydrates meals few hours
didn't know either what to eat after my soccerbefore the game starts.
games or neither how to maintain a rich highA balanced diet may consist of following:o 50-60%
carbohydrate diet. In this guide I will present somecarbohydrateso 10 % proteino 20-30% fato lots of
basic and important nutritional tips that you as soccerfluids
player must and should follow in order to performProtein is still important
maximum during your practice or soccer match.Beside carbohydrates, protein is the second most
Carbohydrates!important part in your soccer diet. Good protein can
I cannot explain enough how important this one is.be found in chicken, fish and milk. Protein will help you
Your performance will depend on a diet that is rich into restore new fuel in your muscles and your
carbohydrates. With carbohydrate diet you willmuscles will get stronger.
improve your speed and stamina on the soccer field.Eat Fat!
The more carbohydrates you eat the more you willFat is good and you should try to eat it often. These
be able to stay on top.are the types that you should eat:o Omega fat
The time recommended for consuming a large(Fish)o Lean ground beefo Red meat (remove the
portion of carbohydrates is not few hours before afat)
game. Instead, you have to consume this portion oneThere are some fat types that you should avoid.
day before (that is 24 hours before the start ofThese can be found in milk and other similar products.