Prepare your body to leave it all on the field.
NPSL Nutrition Webinar Recap
“A footballer's diet will have a massive effect on the "final product" and it
can often give them that extra five or 10% on the field.” - Kyle Walker
First of all we at Carbon Athletics would like to thank you for taking time out of your day to get educated on the importance of nutrition when it comes to playing sports at a high level of competition. Below you will find some quick notes from our webinar, along with some products we offer to help you maintain your path to greatness. While we're at it, take 10% off every purchase you make through the rest of 2020. Simply use code NPSL20 at checkout!
Basic Energy Demands
Energy is the ability to perform work.
Energy comes from food and is measured in calories.
Calories come from:
Carbohydrate - 4 kcal/gram
Protein - 4 kcal/gram
Fat - 9 kcal/gram
Nutrition Timeline
PRE-GAME SNACK
- Slow-burning complex
carbohydrates - Oatmeal, brown rice,
quinoa - 75% carbs, 25% protein
- 30-60 minutes before game
GAME
- Quickly absorbed carbs
- 100% fruit juices, raisins
(dried fruit) ripe bananas,
coconut water - Proper hydration is critical -
can decrease performance
by 15-20% percent
POST-GAME SNACK
- Fast-burning simple
carbohydrates + protein - 100% fruit juices, coconut
water, grass-fed jerky,
protein shake, nut-butters - Consume within 30
minutes
Products
Use code NPSL20 for 10% off every purchase you make through the rest of 2020!
Our Nutritionist
Lauren Molls, MS, earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University and Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology. Her specialties are sports nutrition, weight management, and food freedom. She uses an individualized whole foods approach to help everyone achieve complete health.
Nutrition for the Demands of Soccer
When players lose steam during the second half of a game, the assumption is they're out of shape. But the real problem is they usually aren't eating enough quality food to keep them properly fueled for high level performance. The good news? Better eating habits that positively impact training, development and competitive readiness can be an immediate and easy problem to fix. Carbon Athletics provides healthy whole foods and beverages, hand-picked by our dietitian and sequenced in packaged kits to meet athlete- and team-specific demands. The requirements of soccer drive the pre-game, halftime, and post-game recovery kits they prepare, which include specific instructions on what to eat and drink in the right sequence and at the right time.