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