Why Should Athletes Care About Nutrition?

At the most basic level, nutrition is important for athletes because it provides the body with a source of energy to train and compete.

The food you eat influences your strength, training, performance and recovery. Not only is the type of food important but the times you eat throughout the day also has an impact on performance and your body's ability to recover after training.

Benefits to Athletes

A well chosen diet offers you many benefits, regardless of sport, sex, age or level of competition.

• Optimal training gains

• Better recovery between workouts and competitions

• Achievement and maintenance of an ideal body composition

• Reduced risk of injury and illness

• Confidence in being well-prepared for competition

• Enjoyment of food
  

Individual Nutrition Needs

Every athlete is different. Your energy and nutrient needs vary depending on your body size, physique, sport and training load.

To optimize training, recovery and performance, you should identify these unique nutrient needs in terms of the requirement for energy, protein, carbohydrate, fat and all of the vitamins and minerals that are essential for health and performance.

Working with an accredited sports dietitian can you identify nutritional goals and develop a sustainable and enjoyable fueling plan to ensure that suitable foods are eaten in appropriate amounts and at the right times to help you achieve peak health and performance.

Reach out to me today for help with your nutrition.