I know how most of you came across this post. You have a big match coming up and want to know just what to eat in order to play your best. Lucky for you, I have your answer.
My top pre-match meals (eaten one-to-three hours before match):
- Oatmeal and a fruit salad with apples, blueberries, grapes, and bananas
- One hard boiled eggs, two pieces of whole wheat toast, and an apple
- Bagel with banana slices and almond butter
- Pasta with oil and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese
- Greek yogurt with fruit, almonds, and cereal
- Banana pancakes/ waffle
Complex carbohydrates are a must for your pre-match diet. Avoid simple carbs such as chocolate and ice cream, which leave you feeling lethargic. Instead, focus on consuming complex carbohydrates such as pasta, rice, bread, and fruit, which are long lasting, high energy foods. These complex carbohydrates store glycogen, your body’s fuel source. Fruits provide fast energy and hydration, leaving you pumped and energized for your important match!
Make sure to eat one of these meals before your match and you won’t believe all of the energy that you will have!
on court with steph 