Running around the pitch for 45 minutes is not an easy task. It drains your body of energy and vital nutrients and this explains why soccer players are always looking for a way to replenish the lost energy and nutrients. Studies have shown that a single orange weighing 140 grams contains 66 calories, 86% of …
“Nutrition impacts everything from a player’s endurance levels and speed to their recovery to their sleep patterns,” sports scientist Armando Vinci, who worked with the Chelsea executive Antonio Conte for close to a decade, said to The Times. Diego Forlan takes fresh pineapple, brown bread, an omelet, and yogurt for breakfast on game days. Comparatively, …
Soccer players who have played youth soccer would have at one time or another taken the typical halftime snack of orange slices that seem to be quite popular in soccer. Before soccer players started taking isotopic power drinks, power bars, and a variety of other drinks and snacks that energize them, oranges were taken by …
The skirmishes to separate soccer and weed began aggressively in the nineties. More than a handful of players were brought to the spotlight of sporting boards and the media during the decade. From facing a ban for a few matches to rehabilitation and career-ending decisions, professional soccer draws a hard line when it comes to …
Diet is an essential part of the life of a soccer player. And you would agree that players have to ensure they treat their bodies right to give their best in each game. Generally, there are many foods soccer players are discouraged from taking as they do more harm to their bodies than good. However, …
Good nutrition is vital for every individual’s general wellbeing, nutritionists often recommend eating well-balanced meals daily. Eating and drinking well are necessary for healthy living and physical development for all age groups. For soccer players, the same rules apply. Being a top soccer player does not only require a lot of hard work in the …
Are you one of those who can’t do any physical activity without eating a bar or two of chocolate? Or maybe you have gotten too attached to chocolates to an extent that you now believe they are your secret ingredient for personal growth and success. Loving chocolates extensively might just be a blessing or a …
Just like what you drink, what you eat can also have an impact on your performance on the pitch. Soccer players’ diet plan is paramount in their career because it is crucial for optimal performance on the pitch. Drafting out a diet plan is always not as easy as it seems. Good nutrition is very …
