Soccer Nutrition
As a soccer coach/parent you'll want to teach your soccer players about the proper foods to eat so their bodies recover quickly while giving them the most energy before and during the game. Carbohydrates are the key to having healthy and energetic soccer players on the field. Below is a listing of the foods that are high in carbohydrates, and they are foods that are easy to carry to games as well:
Soccer Snack Foods
Apples, Apricots, Bagels, Bananas, Blueberry Muffins, Bread Sticks, Cold Cereal, Corn Flakes, Dried Banana Chips, English Muffins, Fig Newtons, Fruit Sauce, Fruit Snacks, Graham Crackers, Granola Bars, Hard Pretzels, Juice in a Box, Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies, Popcorn, Raisins, and Raw Vegetables.
Other foods that are high in carbs are:
Fruits:
apples, apricots, bananas, dates, grapefruit, kiwi, oranges, peaches, pineapple, plums, raisins.
Breads / Cereals:
bagels, blueberry muffins, dry cereal, english muffins, french toast, granola bars, oatmeal, pancakes, pasta, rice, toast, waffles.
Vegetables:
beans, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, corn, green peppers, peas, potatoes, turnips, yams.
Dairy Foods: (not directly before the game)
milk, yogurt