If you are a professional athlete, for sure already know the importance of food to have better performance. But if you are an amateur athlete, practicing only on weekends, maybe they have not yet realized the importance of what you have to consume to maintain your body and thus for performance during sports. "You are what you eat" is more alive than ever in the lives of those with an active lifestyle!
Who has a very active life need to worry much about the distribution of food you consume daily according to the food pyramid. Extra energy consuming many foods, for example, will lead to a large caloric gain, which can be very bad for those who are seeking to lose weight or define your body. As for athletes, it is even recommended to consume extra energy foods before a competition in order to increase energy reserves - of course, without abusing and according to the recommendations of your nutritionist!
Fruits and vegetables, as always, must be a constant on the menu of any athlete - be it professional or just "a hobby." Therefore, consuming three servings of fruit per day may provide vitamins and fiber necessary for your day-to-day. Reiterating the importance of variety, then seek varied and not always eat the same foods.
In addition, you need to be sure you are ingesting minerals, carbohydrates and proteins in sufficient quantities for your body. Again, your dietitian is the best person to estimate their daily needs and present you with menu options according to your profile. And then be ready to reconcile food and an active lifestyle?
