Eat and indulge like an athlete
Posted 07-27-2015 at 08:18 AM by DavidRaonic
Loblaw's Registered Dietitian Katie Southgate, says that eating frequently with meals and snacks planned around training or activity can help both elite and casual athletes perform better, recover faster and reduce the risk of injury. As part of the company's sponsorship, President's Choice will be fed thousands of athletes and volunteers during the Toronto 2015 Games.
Here are some tips for 'How to eat like an athlete', tips from Loblaw's Registered Dietitian Katie Southgate:
1. Focus on Fluids: Make sure you're well hydrated before, during and after training or competitions.
2. Think Whole: For peak performance, focus your diet on whole foods like fruit and vegetables, fibre-rich grains, lean proteins and healthy fats.
3. Carbohydrates are key: The single most important source of energy for your muscles. Be sure to include carbohydrate-rich foods like grains, fruits, pasta and cereals at meals and snacks throughout the day.
4. Plan Ahead: Have a game plan for the foods and fluids you'll use for fuel, so that you have them on hand when you need them.
5. Practice your sports nutrition like your practice your sports: Finding the foods, fluids and timing of meals or snacks that work best for you may take a little practice, so don't give up.
Here are some tips for 'How to eat like an athlete', tips from Loblaw's Registered Dietitian Katie Southgate:
1. Focus on Fluids: Make sure you're well hydrated before, during and after training or competitions.
2. Think Whole: For peak performance, focus your diet on whole foods like fruit and vegetables, fibre-rich grains, lean proteins and healthy fats.
3. Carbohydrates are key: The single most important source of energy for your muscles. Be sure to include carbohydrate-rich foods like grains, fruits, pasta and cereals at meals and snacks throughout the day.
4. Plan Ahead: Have a game plan for the foods and fluids you'll use for fuel, so that you have them on hand when you need them.
5. Practice your sports nutrition like your practice your sports: Finding the foods, fluids and timing of meals or snacks that work best for you may take a little practice, so don't give up.
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