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Eating Smart
Healthy tips for track season:
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Do not skip meals.
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Eat four to six meals per day or three meals with snacks in between.
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Eat snacks. This is ok as long as they are healthy foods.
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Always eat breakfast.
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Eat a variety of foods: include various carbohydrates (oatmeal, whole grains, pasta, etc.), proteins (chicken, fish, lean beef), legumes, fruits, vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, etc) in your diet.
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Eat lots of fruit and vegetables. The richer the color the better, as this is a sign that the food has a high content of vitamins.
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Avoid an excessive amount of highly processed foods (high in sugars, oils, fat and flour).
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Eat a sufficient amount of protein for your activity level and specific needs.
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Eat or drink something within 30 minutes after your workout. This will drastically reduce the time needed to recover.
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Drink at least eight glasses of water a day. Better yet, bring a bottle of water with you everywhere, especially to practice.
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Get your rest! At least eight hours a day.
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