NUTRITION
Sports nutrition during a competition consists of three basic principles.
Nutrition
Hydration
Recovery
For your body to function and perform, you need to provide it with food, supplements and fluids. Eat a varied and well-balanced diet that supplies the right amount of energy and nutrients. Carbohydrates are vital for performance as your muscles reply on carbs as their main source of fuel.
Suggested meal plan:
Before:
chicken fillet, quinoa, beetroot salad
During:
dried fruit, energy gels/bars
After:
wholegrain spaghetti, green salad