As all athletes know food is a very important variable to maintaining strength and energy. Without food athletes would not be able to perform the tasks they do on a daily basis. So when and what do we athletes eat?
Well for football our coaches tell us to eat about 5 meals a day. No these are not like huge meals, these are more smaller meals and nutritious, loaded with protein or carbs or fruit and vegetables. All of these are great sources of food to help keep you energized through-out the day and practice.
But when exactly do you find time to eat 5 times a day?? Well they all don't have to be sit down meals, grab something small and quick to-go from Mabee or The Commons, they always have great fruit cups or other healthy things on the go, so take advantage of it! Breakfast is the most important one though, as most people know. Take time and enjoy your first meal of the day because it will be fueling you though the main parts of your day. Dinner is the other important one which is good because at these times you actually have time to sit down relax and enjoy your food, trust me, you'll need it.
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