TEAM TIP'S

Nutrition - What you eat/drink will make you a better athlete

WATER - At least 10 glasses per day.

What water does:

-keeps your muscles loose

-gives you more energy

-flushes out the 'bad stuff' in your body

-helps your body recover faster

-makes your more alert

*Everytime you have a glass of water, draw a small circle on your knuckle with a pen or felt. By the end of the day, all of your knuckles should have circles on them.

*If your pee isn't clear, you need more water*

FOOD - Eat lot's of these foods (print out and give to parents for when they shop)

- Eggs, Chicken, Fish, Steak, Milk, Yogurt, Cheese, Nuts, Beans, Protein Powder, deli meat (turkey) - These foods have a lot of protein in them.

-helps your sore muscles recover faster

-makes your muscles bigger and stronger

-gives you energy

 

- brown bread, rice, pasta, oatmeal - These foods have a lot of carbohydrates in them. Carbs:

-give you long lasting energy

-fill up your muscles to make them bigger

-feed your muscles so they do not burn muscle tissue and become smaller

 

- Fruits and Vegetables are  VERY important. Try and eat 8-10 a day. A glass of fruit or vegetable juice counts as 1 serving.

*Most of the foods that you eat should come from the WALLS of the grocery store: Deli, Butcher, Bakery, Dairy, Produce*