Soccer Nutrition- An In Depth Look - Everybody knows you are what you eat. Soccer nutrition is the most overlooked aspect of soccer and can significantly reduce your performance. So listen up.
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Everybody knows you are what you eat. Soccer nutrition is the most overlooked aspect of soccer and can significantly reduce your performance. So listen up.
Author: Thomas K
Date: Oct 6, 2009 - 2:55:13 AM
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Unfortunately many soccer players or parents of children who are learning soccer think that it is enough to simply train physically for a game. While it is true that physical discipline and training is needed to be a good player, it is equally important to feed the body what it needs when playing such a demanding sport. If you follow the soccer nutrition guidelines below, you will see a drastic improvement in your game when your body has the fuel it needs.
Macronutrients
The term macronutrient is used to describe the various substances that the body needs in very large quantities in order to function properly. Without the correct amount of these nutrients, the body would not be able to perform essential functions on a day to day basis. Macronutrients can include basic elements such as oxygen and carbon, or nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. This also included macro minerals that are needed in large quantities such as calcium and potassium. In your daily soccer nutrition, you should strive to include as many of the essential macronutrients as possible. The most important ones include your macro minerals, as well as your proteins and carbohydrates. Without these substances, your body can't build strong muscles or produce enough fuel to get you through a soccer game.
Micronutrients
Just like macronutrients, micronutrients are needed to successfully run the body but in much smaller quantities. Good soccer nutrition will not only include ample amounts of macronutrients, but the micro ones as well. Micronutrients include vitamins such as C,E,K and others that are essential in providing the body with the energy and nutrients it needs to continue functioning properly.
Staying Hydrated
Hydration is one of the main things that a soccer player will have to constantly deal with during game play and practice. If you are not able to remain hydrated, then you run the risk of becoming dehydrated, which you lead to a wide range of medical problems. Through proper soccer nutrition, it is possible to stay hydrated at all time, not only through the drinking of water but through the eating of hydrating foods as well.
Good Foods for Soccer Players
While maintaining a basic healthy diet is a good idea for soccer nutrition. There are specific foods that are better for a soccer player's performance than others. Some of the best soccer foods include:
• Red meats
• Eggs
• Low fiber fruits and vegetables.
• Green veggies such as lettuce, spinach, and cabbage
• Milk
• Pastas
• Whole grain breads and oatmeal
• Nuts
Although it may not seem that a special diet is needed for those who play soccer, a good diet of the proper foods can actually improve the way you play. Good soccer nutrition is the key to performing better during the game and recovering quickly after wards. By eating foods rich with macronutrients, micronutrients, and remaining hydrated, you can gain more energy while improving your health. The information above can help you learn everything you need to know about eating correctly as a soccer player.
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