WorkoutAid.com » Carbohydrates http://www.workoutaid.com Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:26:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 What to Eat Before Hockey? http://www.workoutaid.com/what-to-eat-before-hockey/ http://www.workoutaid.com/what-to-eat-before-hockey/#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:58:09 +0000 admin http://workoutaid.com/?p=72   If you are stuck wondering if you should eat anything before your big game, or skate on an empty stomach, remember that your body is fueled by what you eat. Of course there are things you definitely want to avoid before hitting the rink, like high fat foods, greasy foods, and most fast foods. These can actually use up your body’s energy because they are difficult to digest. Also avoid alcohol and caffeine before lacing up your skates, as they can dehydrate you, which isn’t good for any athlete! Finally, never try any kind of new food that your body isn’t used to. You never can tell how your body will react, so play it safe and leave the experimentation until after the game.

 Hockey players burn through a lot of energy, so make sure you are eating plenty of high energy foods all day. Carbohydrates in bran, whole wheat pasta, oatmeal, nuts and fruit can be essential for keeping your energy levels high, but make sure you aren’t stuffing your face a few minutes before face off. Try to stop eating two hours before you play, though a quick granola bar can be helpful a few minutes before going out onto the ice.

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