The Top Ten Nutritional Strategies Every Soccer Player Should Follow.

As a soccer player, it is very important to pay attention to what you eat and when you eat it.  The following “rules” of good nutrition, if followed, can drastically improve your performance on the field and beyond the field.

1.       Always plan your game day meals in advance.

2.       Eat a meal high in carbohydrates 2.5 to 3 hours before game time.

3.       Choose the right kinds of carbohydrates….this makes a BIG difference in your athletic performance.

• Examples of “good” carbohydrates:
• Whole grain pasta or bread
• Brown or wild rice
• Baked potato or yam
• Quinoa

4.       Eat a meal high in carbohydrate and protein immediately after a game.

5.       Drink 1.5 to 2 litres of water per day, EVERY day!

6.       Always consume water before and during a game and save the “carbo-sports” drinks for post-game consumption.

7.       Avoid processed foods and foods high in sugar and fat.

8.       Avoid soda and caffeinated beverages.

9.       Consider supplements/vitamins…..the most important supplements to spend your hard-earned dollars on are:

• Omega 3,6,9 fatty acids (fish oil)
• A good quality multivitamin
• Vitamin D
• coQ10
• resveratrol
• vitamin C

10.   Cleanse and rejuvenate your body one to two times per year in order to:

• Strengthen the Immune System
• Love Your Liver
• Support Healthy Brain Chemistry
• Free yourself from stress
• Maximize Absorption of Essential Nutrients
• Aid Digestion
• Rejuvenate Your Cells with Ionic Minerals
• Support Your Vital Organs
• Eliminate Unhealthy Cravings
• Enhance Cellular Communication
• Build Muscle
• Address Diabetes
• Beautify The Skin
• Create Abundant Energy
• Balance Your Hormonal System
• Slow the Effects of Aging