Advice from a certified nutritionist

[lulu68]

Hello,

My children play competive soccer, they very intense practicing alon with condition and weigh training. They will be having a soccer game early morning to where there will be not enough time to eat a large meal. I know they recomend they carb load before getting ready for a big soccer game. What are some foods they could eat 2 hours before game to where they have enough energy to perform at there best? We do leave in Phoenix Az, so being well hydrated is a must. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Lourdes

 

[Sunshine1528]

Not a certified nutritionist but my opinion only:

For something on the lighter side of things I would do basically the same as a runner, since that is quite close to playing soccer.

Banana and toast with peanut butter
Cereal with some milk and a little fruit
Granola bar, half an apple and a string cheese

etc.

Some carb, a little fat and some protein. If you go between 200 and 300 cals that should be good until they have a chance to snack on a healthy bit of food afterward.

And by keeping the portions small it won't overload their stomachs.

 

[lulu68]

Certified nutritionist

Hi,

Thanks for your advice. How about an egg and cheese burito on a wheat tortilla? Would that be ok? Thanks!

 

[Sunshine1528]

That sounds like it would work too ! Main thing is not to load up too much, but if they are eating 2 hours before that is normally enough time to digest so they aren't overloaded.