General Meal Plan for Track and Field athletes.
Different athletes require more food so plan accordingly.
Rule of timing:
4 hours before – full meal (larger source of protein)
3 hours before – 3 items (little protein)
2 hours before – 2 items (little protein)
1 hour before – 1 item (no protein)
Starches, fruit and dairy (not cheese)
Avoid meat and big meals
Sports drinks (hot/humid/long workouts), sports gummies, unsweetened applesauce, ½ banana, granola bar
Refuel and rehydrate within 1 hour,
Banana & PB, berries & Greek yogurt, low fat chocolate milk & ½ PB sandwich
THEN follow up with a meal
Incorporate foods higher in electrolytes throughout the week
Almonds, salmon, cashews, pickles, broccoli, kale, banana
Bananas, salted pretzels, Nuun Electrolyte tablets in water (on practice/meet day)
English muffin, bagel, toast, fruit, cereal (not sugary), peanut butter, little amounts of eggs
Try tomato based pastas, sweet potatoes, fruit, veggies, small amounts of lean protein, water
Avoid high fat, high fiber or greasy foods
Nature’s Bakery Fig Bars
Sunflower seeds
Trail mix
Pretzels
Pre-cut veggies
Bagel w/ PB, tuna, or lean turkey
PB sandwich
Frozen fruit
Power Bar Energy Bites
Natural Peanut Butter & fruit
Raisins, dried cranberries
Banana chips
Mini Kind Bars
Clif Block Energy Chews
Nature Valley Bars
Goldfish
Mozzarella String Cheese
Purely Elizabeth Granola
Peanut Butter Crackers
Zoo Animal Crackers
Bite Sized Tostitos
Whole fruit
Cottage cheese/yogurt & fresh fruit
Celery/Carrot stick & hummus
Interesting article regarding iron deficiency and increasing the red blood cells. Good recommendations on foods to eat to combat iron deficiency https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-increase-hemoglobin#iron-absorption
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