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Anonymous 03:10:02 Tuesday 24 August 2004
hey i'm 14 years old and i'm an okey soccer player. i'm good at shooting and doing some good moves. after playing i feel very tierd and not good. so my question to you is what should i be eating if i play soccer before and after the games?
What you eat on a daily, monthly or even on a yearly basis can significantly affect your performance on the pitch.
Few days before a match - Try to increase the percentage of complex carbohydrates in your diet. Seek foods that are high in carbs, such as breads, cereals, pasta or baked potatoes
On the evening before - Your meal on the evening before a match may be more important than what you eat on game day. Stock your body with plenty of carbs-rich foods and drink extra fluids.
On game day - Consume a light meal no later than 3-4 hours prior to your game. Don't eat spicy foods or anything which may upset your stomach. Hydrate your body in intervals, rather than all in one sitting. After the match, continue drinking plenty of liquids in order to re-hydrate yourself.
by Expert 04:42:05 Saturday 14 October 2006