{"id":981,"date":"2016-01-19T15:48:13","date_gmt":"2016-01-19T15:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/s700014969.websitehome.co.uk\/2016\/01\/19\/eat-like-a-proper-footballer\/"},"modified":"2021-07-31T11:00:39","modified_gmt":"2021-07-31T10:00:39","slug":"eat-like-a-proper-footballer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sassco.co.uk\/11-a-side\/eat-like-a-proper-footballer\/","title":{"rendered":"Eat like a (proper) footballer."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>So, our usual pre-match meal would be a fry up, or even being late for a game at Silksworth, due to Fatty wanting a McDonald&#8217;s.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But as we&#8217;re spending around \u00a3120 for a chance to play at the Stadium of Light, then it&#8217;s only fair we keep off the pies. Here&#8217;s a useful little guide on what to eat to combine with the extensive fitness, which no one will pay any attention to.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Breakfast<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Internet says this is the most important meal of the day, so it must be true. Instead of fry ups, you probably need a combination of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Porridge with linseeds<\/li>\n<li>Bananas or berries<\/li>\n<li>Poach or scrambled eggs on toast<\/li>\n<li>Oats<\/li>\n<li>Omelettes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Avoid any sugary cereals, croissants (yes I eat them) and\u00a0any sweets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Good Carbs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The science behind carbs is that they are ranked using the \u00adglycaemic index (GI). Food with higher GI scores break down quickly, providing an energy burst, which only lasts a short period of time. Lower GI scores break down slowly, providing lasting energy and keeping you more fuller for longer, so the lower the better.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid white bread and swap it for a plain bagel or something like quinoa (ask someone in ASDA what aisle it will be in).<\/li>\n<li>Avoid regular jacket potatoes and swap them for sweet potatoes. The sweet ones tend to release energy slowly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Snacks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve done your bit exercise, it&#8217;s time to refuel. The human body (and even Muers&#8217;) is most ready for carbs and protein within the first 45 minutes after you&#8217;ve done your exercise or played again. Some call this the \u201crefuel window\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Post-exercise snacks should include<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coconut water<\/li>\n<li>Chocolate milk<\/li>\n<li>Seeds, nuts<\/li>\n<li>Bananas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Avoid chocolate bars, orange juice and drinks with too much sugar in them. Sugar gives you an instant boost, but that&#8217;s it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other foods<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In general, you know to avoid heavy alcohol consumption and the usual kebabs. Every now and then is acceptable, but no wandering down the Chen&#8217;s every night. Try and include the following to follow a healthy regime:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beans (butter beans, kidney beans)<\/li>\n<li>Salmon<\/li>\n<li>Chicken (grilled and not fried)<\/li>\n<li>Drink plenty of cold water: it burns calories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Never add anything unnecessary to your meals. Dollops of tomato sauce and mayonnaise (or lard when it comes to Muers) isn&#8217;t going to help. Avoid excessive bread and go for the wholemeal option instead.<\/p>\n<p>Quit smoking! It clogs up arteries and any fitness isn&#8217;t helped, especially late on.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t go ultra strict. 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