Unless you’re training like an Olympian, chances are you don’t need to eat like one.
So, whatdoprofessional athletes eat for breakfast?
Come game day, race day or competition day, athletes dont take any chances with their breakfast.
What Ive found is that many athletes have an established game day meal plan, Dunn said.
In her experience, most athletes eat the same breakfast before every competition.
Game day is not the day to try new foods, she said.
Additionally, having a consistent breakfast routine can help professional athletes feel more mentally prepared for the day ahead.
How do the diets of professional athletes compare to that of an everyday person?
The total calories depend on the energy demands of the sport, Bubbs said.
To up the carb content, a professional athlete might add sliced banana, muesli and maple syrup.
Dunn recommends ensuring that your breakfast includes healthy fats, protein and complex, fiber-filled carbohydrates.
This number will vary for individuals based on their activity level and body weight.
If youre training hard, ensure you have enough fuel on board, he said.This article originally appeared onHuffPost.
